Head of Research & Development, the Netherlands
Core
Lead the Netherlands R&D team to deliver innovation, renovation, and technical productivity pipelines for the Verkade and Sultana biscuit and confectionery brands, driving end-to-end product development from ideation to launch.
Role type
Senior IC Head of R&D (Food Manufacturing)
Builds
New and renovated biscuit/chocolate products and processes for the Netherlands market
Domain
FMCG Food Manufacturing (Biscuits & Confectionery)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Food Science/Technology/Chemistry/Engineering degree, FMCG R&D leadership, product development and commercialization, formulation and processing competency, Lean Six Sigma, team leadership and coaching
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, 10+ years in FMCG food category, baking snacks experience, Dutch or Turkish language, AI Assistants and Agents tools
Technologies
Microsoft Office, AI Assistants, Agents, Competency tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the Netherlands R&D strategic pipeline, drive end-to-end product development, provide technical leadership in formulation and processing, lead and coach the R&D team, map technology opportunities for the Zaandam site
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
