Company

Ausnutria is a professional, fast growing and internationally operating dairy group. Ausnutria has more than 700 employees in the Netherlands, spread over 4 production sites in Ommen, Kampen, Leeuwarden, Heerenveen and its headquarters in Zwolle. Together they are part of Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd., located in Hong Kong. With their own brands Neolac (based on organic cow milk) and Kabrita (based on goat milk) Ausnutria provides parents worldwide high quality infant and toddler nutrition. In addition to the production and sales of its branded products, Ausnutria offers private label and contract manufacturing services for companies marketing their own products. Its customer base includes many leading companies in the food and pharmaceutical industry. Working at Ausnutria means working for an organization with an open, down-to-earth, but above all entrepreneurial culture. To strengthen the R&D organisation in Zwolle and to support Ausnutria’s ambitious growth plans within the global infant nutrition area, we are searching for a professional and determined Manager New Product Formulation (with proven management skills and relevant NPD expertise).

Position

Responsible for a substantial contribution to the development and execution of Ausnutria’s R&D strategy and objectives within a rapidly evolving business environment
Defining, executing and adapting the annual plan in line with the strategy, covering human capital, budget, the project portfolio and compliant and efficient procedures
Managing a team of ± 10 R&D professionals and ensuring recruitment, retention, performance management, and coaching & development of employees
Implementing product development, from product concept, product formulation, lab prototype, pilot and plant trial to facilitate and support product launches to the market
Prioritising and coordinating support from the NPF team to various internal clients and stakeholders; making sure that developed products fit customers’ demands and timelines
Ascertaining that product formulations are: compliant with prevalent legislations and in line with nutritional guidelines; match sensory and physical & chemical requirements; meet design guidelines and processing capabilities; and fulfil the need of the end user
Setting up and maintaining compliant and efficient procedures, aligned with stakeholders and adjacent departments, and identifying and implementing continuous improvement
Active member of the R&D Management Team and reporting to the Head of R&D.

Profile

At least Master’s degree in Food Science and/or Technology or similar educational background
Relevant international experience in NPD/technical innovation of consumer products and/or ingredients, preferably in or close to the (infant) food industry
Proven and successful track record of building, managing and developing a team of professionals in a challenging business environment
Actual knowledge of relevant product development principles and experience with managing both internal stakeholders and a portfolio of projects, recipes and procedures
Quality driven mindset and able to switch from the bigger picture to details
Excellent communication skills, fluently in English and (preferably) Dutch
Personal skills: proactive, setting priorities, drive for results, solution focussed, effective time management, hands-on mentality, humour and team player.

Respond to

If you are interested in this position, please contact Jakob Jan Verbraak, telephone: +31 (0)317-468686 / +31 (0)6-51820349 or apply through our website www.dupp.nl or e-mail your written application to info@dupp.nl.

Ausnutria selected DUPP – Food Executive Search for this vacancy as the only partner in the recruitment process.

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