Senior Product Developer

<p>Dawn Foods is een wereldwijde marktleider in de productie en distributie van bakkerij-ingrediënten. Als voorkeurspartner voor inspirerend succes in de bakkerij helpen wij klanten hun bedrijf te laten groeien door middel van zinvolle partnerschappen, onderzoeksgedreven inzichten en innovaties, en producten en expertise waar ze op kunnen vertrouwen. Als familiebedrijf maken onze toewijding aan onze mensen, producten, klanten en bedrijfswaarden allemaal deel uit van ons recept voor succes.</p> <p>   </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><b><u><span><span><span><span><span>Job Purpose and Overview</span></span></span></span></span></u></b></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>As a Senior Product Developer at Dawn Foods in our Royal Steensma site in Leeuwarden, you will play a pivotal role in creating new products and enhancing existing ones. You will ensure product quality while adhering to standards such as IFS/BRC, ISO 9001, and HACCP. With significant growth planned at our Leeuwarden facility, you can expect exciting and challenging projects in product development. Your work will focus on designing and implementing innovative recipes. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and customers to elevate our products and processes to the next level.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><b><u><span><span><span><span><span>What You’ll Do as a Senior Product Developer at Dawn Foods:</span></span></span></span></span></u></b></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>Developing new recipes and optimizing existing ones.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Improving existing products in terms of taste, raw materials, as well as production processes and/or costs.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Testing raw materials and advising on alternatives in collaboration with Procurement and QA.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Developing recipes and production processes that can be adapted for industrial production, taking HACCP guidelines and food regulations into account.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Ensuring quality assurance and product safety in accordance with legal guidelines.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Advising, as part of development and in collaboration with other departments, on new production lines, machinery, or packaging.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Training operators and management in product knowledge, raw materials, and production processes.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Providing support to the sales team and technical guidance during customer visits and trade fairs.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Responding to trends and developments within the market and competition.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><b><u><span><span><span><span><span>What You Need to Be a Senior Product Developer at Dawn Foods:</span></span></span></span></span></u></b><br/> You are a hands-on food technologist with a passion for the bakery industry. We’re looking for someone who has:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>A bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or a related field.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>At least 10 years of experience in product development with a strong affinity for bakery products.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Excellent communication skills with fluency in both English and Dutch.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>A curious, creative, and proactive attitude with a willingness to share knowledge and ideas.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Flexibility, including the ability to oversee trial productions outside standard working hours.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><b><u><span><span><span><span><span>Why Choose Dawn Foods?</span></span></span></span></span></u></b><br/> As a member of the Dawn team, you’ll be part of an innovative company that values and appreciates your unique contributions. We provide ample opportunities for growth and the support you need to advance in your career. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>Competitive salary.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Pension plan (with 2/3 of the premium paid by Dawn).</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>25 vacation days plus 1 extra day to celebrate your birthday!</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Bicycle scheme.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><s