R&D Process Innovation Manager – Broth Platform

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries in our European region, with presence in 8 countries, with more than 28 recognized brands and local brands, including Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Liebig, Star, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.

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.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,4 billion euros and a team of around 3.600 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

Leads the Technology Transformation of the Broth platform by driving breakthrough and optimized processing technologies and developing novel product concepts beyond the standard production portfolio. The role identifies relevant market and technology innovations, translates internal and external opportunities into scalable solutions, and ensures alignment with the strategic plan. Acts as a strong cross-functional partner to accelerate execution, de-risk innovation, and strengthen the company’s long-term innovation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive broth-related technology transformation projects across the Broth platform, from early concept and feasibility through industrialization, ensuring alignment with category and platform strategies.

• Scan global broth, extraction, processing, and formulation technologies to identify innovative, consumer-relevant solutions that enhance taste, nutrition, sustainability, cost efficiency, and competitiveness.

• Translate business, nutritional, and regulatory requirements into clear technical concepts, process specifications, and development pathways, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, Nutrition, Marketing, Operations, and external technology partners to ensure robust project execution and on-time delivery.

• Develop, pilot, and validate new or optimized broth processes and product concepts, coordinating lab, pilot, and industrial trials to ensure performance, scalability, and cost effectiveness.

• Manage external technology partners and suppliers, including technical qualification, documentation, trials, and knowledge transfer into the organization.

• Ensure sustainability and naturality alignment by integrating clean-label principles, resource efficiency, waste reduction, and energy-optimized processes consistent with corporate sustainability ambitions.

• Build and maintain broth technology knowledge bases and roadmaps, supporting standardization, capability building, and cross-regional knowledge sharing.

• Identify and implement cost and complexity optimization opportunities through process innovation, yield improvement, formulation simplification, and technology leverage.

• Act as the technical reference for Broth within the Technology Transformation Team, supporting capability development, best-practice deployment, and long-term platform competitiveness.

What can you expect from us?

This is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. We foster innovation and team work, and we care for health and sustainability, which is at the center of our strategy. At GBfoods we don’t just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits!