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Process Engineering specialist - Food Industry

Brussels City Permanent €62,000 - €80,000 per year Work from home View Job Description
Our client is a global leader in food manufacturing, known for its strong focus on innovation and operational excellence.The Process Expert plays a key role in optimizing production processes, leading new product introductions, and improving plant performance across liquid and solid chocolate processing operations.

Added 24/06/2026

  • Drive innovation in complex chocolate manufacturing processes
  • High-impact role on performance, quality & new product launches

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in food manufacturing, known for its strong focus on innovation and operational excellence.

The Process Expert plays a key role in optimizing production processes, leading new product introductions, and improving plant performance across liquid and solid chocolate processing operations.

Job Description

  • Lead new product introduction (NPI), process transfers, and factory trials
  • Optimize production lines to improve throughput, reduce waste and losses
  • Define and implement process standards, work instructions and recipes
  • Collaborate with R&D, quality, engineering and operations teams
  • Analyze process performance and identify continuous improvement actions
  • Support and coach shopfloor teams on best practices and standards
  • Manage process validation linked to chocolate liquid & solid processing
  • Drive product industrialization and ensure compliance with quality standards

The Successful Applicant

  • Engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or similar)
  • First experience in FMCG / food / process industry
  • Strong knowledge of chocolate or similar processing technologies: Mixing, refining, conching, tempering, depositing
  • Understanding of rheology and process parameters
  • Familiarity with SAP, MES or industrial automation tools
  • Hands-on mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to influence, train and engage operational teams
  • Fluent in English (and French/Dutch preferred)

What's on Offer

  • Permanent contract (CDI) with competitive salary package
  • Attractive extra-legal benefits
  • International and innovation-driven environment
  • Strong focus on development and internal growth opportunities
  • High-impact role with exposure to cross-functional teams
Contact
Ysaline Spaey
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7047465

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Brussels City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ysaline Spaey
Job Reference
JN-062026-7047465
Remote or office
Work from home

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