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EU R&I WET FOOD IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER - L9

  • Poland
  • Opole
  • On-site
  • Posted: 30 Oct 2026
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EU R&I WET FOOD IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER - L9

About the job

  • Industrial feasibility and risk management: Assess the feasibility of new recipes, ingredients and processes; lead cross-functional industrial risk assessments; recommend robust implementation solutions.
  • Trial and validation strategy: Define whether industrial trials are required using pilot results, manufacturing knowledge and factory risk assessments; set validation plans, success criteria and follow-up.
  • Industrial trial delivery: Prepare, coordinate and monitor trials on jar and pouch lines; analyse results, investigate deviations and issue clear technical recommendations.
  • Quality, nutrition and regulatory readiness: Coordinate samples and results for nutrition, contaminant, microbiological and sensory validation; ensure requirements are completed before implementation approval.
  • Handover and start-up: Prepare manufacturing handover documentation, lead transfer sessions with factory teams and support first commercial productions, FLC and post-launch monitoring.
  • Technical troubleshooting: Support complex product and process investigations, supply-security projects and industrial transfers; define corrective and preventive actions where needed.
  • Recipe and data management: Maintain accurate recipes and process data in Optiva and act as a key user for industrial implementation activities. Organize and monitor Shelflife data’s link to recipe implementation.
  • Continuous improvement: Identify and share opportunities to improve formulations, raw-material use, processes, industrial efficiency, cost and quality performance.
  • Laboratory trial : be able to manage laboratory trial for some project ( reno / inno project / BCP ) to assess feasibility

About you

  • Master's degree or Engineering degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience in industrialisation, product development, process engineering or food manufacturing.
  • Good understanding of product-process interactions; knowledge of wet food and sterilised and/or pasteurised processes is highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage several projects and priorities.
  • Autonomous, rigorous and accountable, with strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities in an international environment.
  • Fluent English; knowledge of Optiva or a similar recipe-management system is an advantage.
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About Danone

  • A safe and modern working environment – high HSE standards, ergonomic workplaces, and genuine care for employees’ health.
  • Work in an international company with a strong and recognizable brand, operating in a sector of major social importance (specialized nutrition).
  • Real opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement (technical training, competency development, participation in improvement projects).
  • Support in obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.
  • An organizational culture based on cooperation, respect, diversity, and inclusion – people matter, not just job titles.
  • Private medical care (Lux Med), including an on‑site medical clinic.
  • Multisport card – supporting a healthy lifestyle also outside of work.
  • Optional life insurance.
  • Access to employee loans.
  • Commuting allowance / transportation subsidy.
  • Discounts on company products.
  • An attractive and comprehensive Company Social Benefits Fund, including:
  • holiday and vacation subsidies (“holiday allowance”),
  • holiday bonuses,
  • support in exceptional life situations.
  • Numerous CSR initiatives – real impact on socially and environmentally important projects.
  • Employee contests and internal initiatives.
  • Regular team integrations, company events, and employee trips.
  • Celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and important milestones together – relationships truly matter to us.
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