Lead Process Innovation Technologist Kruiningen • Lamb Weston EMEA

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Are you passionate about turning innovative ideas into groundbreaking food technology? Do you dream of seeing your innovations in full-scale production, on shelves, and on plates across the globe? At LW (Lamb Weston), we are looking for a Lead Process Innovation Technologist to shape the future of frozen potato products and help power our journey toward sustainable and innovative growth.

As a Lead Process Innovation Technologist, you turn strategy into action. You bring ideas to life and drive real innovation. You will:

• Shape the future: Lead the development and upscaling of innovative production processes, from lab scale tests to pilot lines and full factory implementation.
• Drive innovation: Turn consumer trends, operational needs, and scientific breakthroughs into next-level product and process solutions.
• Challenge and improve: Deepen our understanding of raw materials, product behavior, and processing impact. Always question the status quo to make meaningful improvements.
• Grap the potential: Lead the development and documentation of breakthrough products and technologies by challenging external partners and knowledge institutes, to transform fuzzy ideas into valuable projects.
• Maximize impact: Increase product value, reduce cost, boost process reliability, and optimize raw material use.
• Own the journey: From ideation to execution, you’ll lead innovation that matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Innovation: Lead the development of proprietary technology with strategic value for LW.
• Think Big, Start Smart: Design prototypes and lead scale-up of new product and process technologies.
• Knowledge Leader: Stay ahead of technological trends; be the go-to expert for at least one core technology area.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners to bring ideas to life.
• Project Leadership: Manage cross-functional innovation projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Process Technology, or a related field.
• Strong experience in packaged food products; ingredients knowledge is a plus.
• A proven ability to translate science into business value.
• Skilled in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Creative, structured, and solutions-driven, with a strong sense of ownership.

Wij bieden je een uitdagende baan in een dynamische en groeiende organisatie in de voedingsmiddelenindustrie. We dagen je uit om op dezelfde manier te groeien als onze organisatie, waarbij ontwikkeling centraal staat. We floreren in een omgeving waar we samenwerking stimuleren, win-win relaties creëren, onze belofte waarmaken en waar we altijd integer handelen.