Project Leader Product Design

Job Description

Mars is one of the world's largest family owned companies with 40,000 associates, operating from two sites in the Netherlands. From Veghel, confectionery and pet food are sold throughout The Netherlands. Mars Incorporated's largest chocolate factory is also located in Veghel. In Oud-Beijerland main meal products such as Oriental and Mediterranean sauces and soups are produced. Both sites play an important part in Mars Europe. Not only as a manufacturing site, but also as innovation centre of new products, marketing strategies and techniques. In The Netherlands about 1450 passionate people daily contribute to the success of this world renowned company. Mars welcomes people who like to grow and take own responsibility and initiative in an environment that offers a lot of freedom.We are currently searching for a Project Leader Product Design
With a broad interest on international cuisine's and food trends - Oud-Beijerland
(www.mars.com)
Position
- Responsible for executing and delivering projects by creating and developing new concepts and recipes, from ideas towards manufacturing start up
- Using consumer research techniques to define, evaluate and develop new product ideas in a team environment with other technological expertise and disciplines
- Managing the day to day planning of projects and ensuring milestones are met
- Considering and integrating latest knowledge in nutrition and technology for developing products
- Supporting continuous improvement actions in close collaboration with process development, manufacturing, quality and activity management
- Working closely together with local and international marketing and consumer focus teams
- Reporting to the Manager Product Development

Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition
- Relevant work experience in R&D, Marketing or Operations and affinity with product design and development
- Project management skills and able to meet deadlines with cross-functional teams
- Challenged by working in a professional, dynamic and international organisation
- Excellent communication skills, with fluent English
- Fit with Mars' culture and specific job competences: creativity, innovation management, planning, motivating others, conflict management, dealing with ambiguity and customer focus