Product Development Specialist

Danone Dairy Turkey

Danone Dairy Turkey is looking for a Product Development Specialist who will be responsible for product development process concerning renovation, innovation and costs/quality related projects. Come & join us and you will be part of our talented team that is proud of Danone's great mission!

About the job
• Manage with the support of his/her line manager the development, implementation and launch process for renovation, innovation and costs/quality related projects for the brands under his/her responsibility in accordance with Danone mission and principles
• Be actively involved in the ideation stage and contribute to creating a robust and relevant inno/reno portfolio for Danone Dairy division in Turkey
• Arrange and coordinate the execution of pilot trials, plan, organize, conduct and follow up industrial trials, collect, analyze and present the relevant analytical data, provide assistance during launch period and afterwards carry out a formal hand over to industrial department
• Actively participate in solving problems that occur during production and projects related to the optimization of production technologies and/or quality
• Build close network and collaboration with key ingredient suppliers and look for synergies in terms of innovation and renovation ideas as well as relevant technological solution to implement for ongoing projects

• Build strong network within international Danone Dairy R&I community and foster collaboration, exchange of ideas, know-how and best practices

About you
• University degree in food engineering and chemical engineering (preferably specializing in food science and technology)
• At least 1 year experience in food industry, preferably in R&D function in dairy or fruit/flavor sectors
• Fluent in English
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Able to work independently and prioritize his/her own tasks
• Has basic understanding of dairy ingredients, formulations and process
• Has basic knowledge of flavors, fruit preps, stabilizers and cultures
• Basic experience in project management process and tools
• Has good computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel...)
• Passion for excellence in execution
• Works well under pressure in changing context and environment
• Energetic, dynamic person
• Creative thinking and out of the box approach to problem solving
• High level of curiosity for new consumer trends in the industry as well as technological solution

 About us
Danone is a world leading food company built on three business lines Fresh Dairy Products, Nutrition and Waters.
Danone's mission is Bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have to impact the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

 We offer
Due to our culture, based on freedom and empowerment, Danone becomes the environment where every day can be a fresh adventure - full of new possibilities and opportunities to learn. Moreover, you will not only learn about it, but you will also be able to improve it.
We offer a very dynamic work environment, which offers people the freedom to take initiatives. You will play an important role in driving change and achieving tangible results within the organization. You interact with different functions (Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, Industrial.)

So, are you the Product Development Specialist we are looking for?