Food Development Centre Manager

Job Summary

If you are excited about making a real impact, leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrating strategic thinking, this role is for you!

Join the Tetra Recart (TRC) team at our Food Development Centre (FDC) as a Manager and lead a talented team at the forefront of the global food industry! We are looking for a passionate and innovative leader to enhance our FDC solutions as service to customers and drive the growth of Tetra Recart worldwide. In this role, you will jointly with the team, transform customer ideas into reality. From the first spark of a marketing concept to the final production of groundbreaking new products, you and your team will provide expert support every step of the way. 

As the Manager of FDC, you will lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. In this role, you will work with our customers across the globe, providing solutions for food innovation in Tetra Recart packaging. You and your team will be the cornerstone of customer support, offering tailored solutions and innovative ideas to navigate the entire production chain for retorted, shelf-stable products. Collaborating closely with the Tetra Recart team, you will ensure seamless food development service integration across various markets. Your strategic vision of food industry development will guide you to develop our service strategy and reach globally. By continuously implementing processes to enhance efficiency and gathering customer feedback, you and your team will keep FDC at the cutting edge of industry innovation. Staying updated on the latest advancements in food technology and production processes will be essential to maintaining our leadership position in the market.

The position will be based in Lund, Sweden but you will work in a global arena. 

What you will do

As FDC Food Development Manager you will:

• Lead and develop a high-performing, diverse team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
• Develop and drive FDC service portfolio with objective to grow Tetra Recart business globally.
• Collaborate with customers globally to provide innovative solutions for food in Tetra Recart packaging and provide tailored solutions guiding them through the entire production chain for retorted, shelf-stable products.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for FDC service innovation and market expansion of FDC.
• Ensure seamless food development solution integration across various markets, enhancing efficiency and gathering customer feedback.
• Follow and integrate the latest advancements in food technology and production processes.
• Implement new processes to keep the FDC at the cutting edge of industry innovation

We believe you have

We believe that the successful candidate has:

• a university background from preferably the Food Technology/Science area
• a minimum of 7 years work experience within the Food Industry
• proven track record in customer management and support, with demonstrated success in addressing complex customer needs and providing innovative solutions
• experience in leading and managing high-performing teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

We believe you have an ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drives service innovation and market expansion. You are also strong in working collaboratively and building strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners. To create a good working environment, you have great communication and collaboration skills.

You are passionate about food and developing new products and delivering them to consumers. Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and customer needs with a proactive approach to problem-solving will be keys to your success.