Our client is a global leader in the consumers goods industry of home appliances and develops innovative products for large multinational customers and for its direct customers.

The total turnover of the company is €2BM and the company is a well-established and recognized global leader for its products in its market of reference, and with more than 100 years of success and business achievements.

Albelissa has been entrusted by our customer to find a R&D PROJECT MANAGER with at least 5 years of specific experience in the role. The location of the job is in the Northeast of Italy in the Veneto region renewed for its great wines, friendly and hardworking people. The position will be local with travel 10-30%.

You will be responsible for the development of lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing plant produced prototypes from concept through commercialization. The position requires strong project management/leadership, communication, organization, and presentation skills. You will work in team situations to meet project timelines and business needs.

Working for our client, means joining a young group of professional go getters working a modern open space area which drives a culture of caring and supporting each other.

You are not a “prima donna” rather a team player. You adapt fast to changing priorities, unstructured virtual teams, can interact with external consultants and suppliers, and can support them at connecting and working with your team.

You will be an essential part of a team which works together to achieve great results and it is the front runner in the development of the company’s innovative products.

The existing team will help you to integrate and develop the team spirit necessary to succeed. In exchange, you will deliver great work and maintain a positive attitude towards project challenges and manage effectively your time.

Main Responsibilities    

Responsible for medium scale Project Management of cross-functional teams of marketing, quality assurance, engineering, and product development promoting a team-building atmosphere. Consult with all internal (Product Development) and external (Marketing, Operations, Engineering, etc.) clients to provide guidance on process development based on final project objective.  Function effectively as a Product Developer, Project Manager, Planner, Coordinator, Communicator, and Technical Expert.  Must be able to communicate project status using excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.  Responsible for establishing the project-plan, roles and responsibilities in projects by use of excellent leadership and organizational skills.  Must be able to consult with equipment and vendors on design and quality improvements, respectively. Responsible for Planning, coordinating and conducting bench top, pilot plant, and manufacturing plant tests.  Must have the ability to upscale to manufacturing and to foresee processing risks and opportunities.  Must have the ability to manage parallel and sequential project task opportunities and to identify and communicate project costs and timing opportunities and risks.

Research and Development:

Must have a proven ability to strategize and design a testing methodology.  Must be able to apply knowledge of ingredient functionality and formulation balance to new products concepts in product areas. 

Responsible for leveraging an understanding of analytical testing equipment, statistics, and sensory testing in the development new products.  Exhibit innovation in discovery, advancement, and evaluation of new technologies which can have significant impact on new products, improved products or processes, and/or capital avoidance.

Leverage solid product development skills and creativity/creative approach to assess technology and problem solve.

Networking:

Must be able to network across other R&D units in the world in order to locate the relevant science and technology information. Will be supported in that role by the group-manager. Must also be able to provide good partnership with other parts of the organization.

Technical Knowledge and Expertise:  Must have the ability to formulate and develop new and innovative products in the portfolio of the company’s brands products. Effectively document all work including technical plans, experimental reports, plant trials, and specifications.

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. degree, preferred being Masters in Science in Food Science, Agriculture, Chemistry, or Culinary-related Science Technology.

A prerequisite of a minimum of 5 years of White Goods Industry Experience in a Product Development/Research Development Role. Proven track record of strong project Management. PMI certification a Plus.

A good knowledge of English is required, accuracy, independence, ability to work in teams complete the profile.

Location:

Treviso