Technology Application Manager- Dry Category

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.  GBfoods Africa operates in 24 countries with a Regional office in Accra - Ghana.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Role:

Reporting to the Engineering and Projects Director,

The Industrial Applications Manager will be responsible for collaborating with the R&D and Industrial Departments to implement new technological processes or adapt existing ones across internal and external production lines. This role ensures that all applications align with the quality standards and cost objectives set by the General Operations Management or COO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing projects for new installations or changes to existing technological processes.
• Support the Functional Operations Departments involved during the implementation phases of various projects, ensuring product manufacturing meets safety, quality, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with R&D and Industrial Departments by following Engineering Department guidelines in the application and testing of innovation projects that involve changes in product technology.
• Work with the Purchasing and R&D Departments to identify co-packers for industrial application of innovation projects requiring external production, ensuring they meet the technological requirements of the products.
• Identify and propose to the Engineering and R&D Departments the necessary interventions to overcome potential issues preventing a co-packer from executing a project.
• Collaborate with R&D in production start-up tests when needed, reporting results to the Engineering and R&D Departments.
• Lead the necessary training processes, in collaboration with the Industrial and R&D Departments, for the start-up or modification of production lines for applicable projects.
• Supervise training processes, in collaboration with R&D, for the start-up of co-packer production lines for applicable projects.

What can you expect from us?

You will be part of a unique  company in an exciting moment, when we are growing and becoming a very consolidated multinational in the FMCG Food industry, with many strong brands.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for someone who is committed, action oriented, problem solver and excellent relationship skills, pays attention to detail and is ready to explore the opportunities and challenges that the role brings.