About Barilla

At Barilla we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma Italy weve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the worlds top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio we are world leader for pasta the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe leader for bakery products in Italy and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey

Job Purpose

Assist in the industrial production processes from pilot scale to manufacturing of new Barilla Meal Solution and execute opportunity and projects according to the cost optimization (Design to values) initiatives or process improvement upgrading plans to ensure maintaining or improving product Barilla enovia specifications and Industrializzation sharepoint database update for exsisting product/process portfolio.

This is a hybrid role based out of Northbrook IL Ames IA Avon NY or Montreal CAN

Key Accountabilities

Support the scale up of new products at manufacturing plants and co-packers including line commissioning and production start ups.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of process standard specifications
Monitor and implement correct processes in regards to quality for all finished products.
Work directly and actively network with plant technologist for industrialization activities
Conduct Technology audit update Technology Manual for the annual audit. Follow up on audit corrective action.
Contribute to the maintenance of existing products specifications in the Enovia database and process procedures into Barilla database.
Propose ideas and Execute cost optimization projects (Design to Values)
Perform product upgrades at the plants.
Assist in plant crisis management; recommend solutions and solve raw materials/product/process related issues
Evaluate performance in products of new raw materials quality issues and management.
Organize Shelf Life studies in cooperation with Sensory on existing and modified products when appropriate
Support Plant Technologists and Quality & Technology Managers for the technology related topics including lines manuals and process paperwork
Support the development of the plant technologists providing know-how and insights
Works effectively with other divisions and departments as well maintain/display a constructive leadership in a group environment.
Project management skills including report writing that contain solid findings and recommendations
Able to successfully handle multiple projects at the same time.
Display long term vision.
Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Background

Bachelors degree in Food Science or Engineering (preferred)
4 or more years of relevant work experience in food manufacturing; major multinational company preferred
Proven experience in product quality/cost optimization scale up and commercialization
Proven experience in specification management with products and processes
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and GMPs
Knowledge of food safety HACCP ENOVIA and appropriate supporting programs (e.g. cleaning sanitation pest management etc.) preferred.
Knowledge of ISO standards and systems including ISO 22000 ISO 14000 and ISO 9001 is a plus.
Experience in pasta process (Semolina and GF) or hot filled processing (tomatoes sauces condiments or hot filled beverages) required
Experience with other food technologies and thermal processing preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously meeting project deliverables
Experience working as an active collaborative colleague on cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to analyse data make recommendations and solve a business problem while being accountable for communication and documetnation
Ability to work independently self-motivated in an environment of ambiguity
Experience with SAP or other ERP system a plus
Ability to travel within US and Canada up to 30% domestically; often with limited advance notice

As of the date of this posting the estimated pay range for this role is $90k - $105k plus eligibility to participate in the annual discretionary bonus plan. The actual pay for the position will be determined by various factors including but not limited to job-related experience skills education location and internal equity. This range may be subject to change over time.

Barilla strives to provide you and your family with a wide range of benefit options to support your overall health and financial well-being needs. This position qualifies for benefits that include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(K) plan with company match life and disability plans and an employee assistance program.

Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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