Group Food Analysis Expert (all gender)

Purpose of the position

Project One is creating harmonized ways of working within the whole Intersnack group by consolidated business processes, which are supported by a common IT solution stack. Currently, a team consisting of more than 20 nationalities and 100+ colleagues work in the project to achieve this goal.

You'll be supposed to drive the harmonization of testing by implementing harmonized testing methods across all countries and organisations of the Intersnack Group to enable a smooth transition towards automatization of testing on site.

You'll act in collaboration with Local Quality Managers and Central Laboratory Manager supporting the local implementation and adaption of standard methods.

Furthermore, you take ownership for establishing, enhancing and maintaining standardized testing methods, implementing group wide round robin tests, creating trainings and supporting documents to achieve a successful implementation and transition into local organisations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain harmonized quality inspection methods to ensure product compliance.
• Lead the qualification and support the local implementation of new standardized testing methods.
• Create and update SOPs, guidelines, and relevant documentation.
• Establish a central calibration hub to enhance testing efficiency.
• Organize and analyse group-wide round robin tests to ensure consistent quality control.
• Conduct trainings and workshops to support local teams in adopting standardized methods.
• Assist the central laboratory and local teams in interpreting measurement results.

Education 

• University Degree in Food Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related field.

Experience 

• At least 5 years in laboratory operations, in-line measurement, and hands-on work with different techniques and instruments, preferably in the food industry.

Technical Skills 

• Strong experience in analytical instrument qualification,system validation and verification.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, GFSI standards (e.g.ISO 22000, IFS, BRC) AIB standards.
• Strong IT skills, with an understanding of IT-supported processes.
  

Soft Skills 

• Strong facilitation and communication
  abilities.
• A consulting mindset to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to work in a multi-country, multicultural environment.
• A self-starter with a solution-driven mindset.
• Language: Fluent English and German (additional languages spoken within Intersnack are a plus).

Willing to travel – expected level of travel of this position is approx. 10-20% / week.

Working with us

Intersnack has become one of Europe’s leading savoury snacks producers by ‘creating happy snacking moments’ in people’s lives. Being privately owned, we operate with a long-term view and commit ourselves to a more sustainable world. Successful and sustainably growing, our turnover in 2023 was almost €4,3bn. We are now present in more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond. We have 13 regional Management Units, 45 production sites and a total workforce of approximately 15,000 people. Our brand portfolio includes strong brands such as funny-frisch, Chio, POM-BÄR, McCoy's, MAARUD, Estrella, Vico, ültje and Kelly's.

What we will offer

An enjoyable, broad and fulfilling role with one of Europe’s biggest savory snacks producers. The chance to grow in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, as well recognized to your individuality, welcoming your views, and celebrating your growth. Naturally we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, but also the opportunity to stand out for your professionalism and performance, moving forward in a challenging environment that supports each individual team member to achieve their very best. And a place to securely develop your career as part of a business that cares about the wellbeing of all its people and understands that work-life balance is fundamental to success. At Intersnack, we value and cherish diversity for the power and potential it creates. We have extraordinary team spirit, empower our people to take ownership for what they do and challenge each other to improve. Because we know that, to become a big player, you need to master being a team player first.

Our values and behaviors are important to how we work, and they define our culture, they are:

Thinking responsibly

Acting entrepreneurially

Growing together

Please upload your application documents in English only!

The holder of the position could work from any location of Intersnack within Europe.

PLEASE NOTE: for non-EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite for this post.