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Product Development Specialist Jobs in Istanbul, Türkiye at The Magnum Ice Cream Company
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Product Development Specialist
Scope: R&D
Location: Sarigazi, Istanbul
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences – transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!
Job Purpose
The Ice Cream R&D team embraces agile innovation and is fully connected to countries and markets to land global, regional, and local projects in the markets. Magnum Ice cream business in the MET region is large and highly successful. The business reaches across all Ice Cream experiences in two broad platforms: Desserts – familiar in-home tubs, pints, and mono portions as well as scooping Out of Home, and Impulse – global and local classics and kid’s favorites, and the regional Ice Cream R&D team design reflects this.
In this role, you will be the R&D first point of contact in an area of the MET region, and you will lead projects across In Home and Food Service platform and ensure project delivery in close partnership across functions (Marketing; Supply Chain; Procurement) as well as key (external) partners and suppliers (e.g. 3 PM, Flavor and Ingredients suppliers).
This role presents an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about new product development to play a key role in supporting the Regional R&D team by identifying opportunities to meet consumer needs better and drive profitable growth for Ice Cream business.
If you have the vision and creativity to shape impactful research, the ability to translate insights into opportunities for new products and compelling claims, coupled with a strong bias for action – this is a role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical management and product development of Ice Cream innovation projects to deliver ambitious Growth Agenda with the highest delivered quality, OTIF against all project brief requirements by demonstrating management skills as a Technical Project Leader.
- Ensures effective interface with factories in driving the implementation of new products and processes.
- Plan, coordinated & led lab, and pilot plant works of his/her projects.
- In close coordination with the Processing and supply chain teams, develop manufacturing processes to scale the product manufacture from lab to pilot to main plant.
- Responsible for the integrity of specifications and formulations in the specification management system. Provide specifications for every product in the market and ensure that all new, or rejuvenated products have & match agreed specifications.
- Leading and/or supporting the R&D activities related to the cost-effective implementation of Innovation, Renovation, Line Extension, and/or Cost Optimization projects under this position's area of responsibility, in line with business, consumer needs, and regulations.
- Maintain effective and timely communication of project status with regional/ global partners.
- Assessment of new technologies and technical opportunities with the latest developments in the relevant area.
- Follow and understand trends in the market regarding new products and technologies.
- Partner with Marketing and SC to establish Technology and Innovation for relevant portfolio.
- Collaborate with R&D Center projects and effectively leverage the scale of business and the power of Ecosystems.
- Ensure the compliance of the work to the Code of Business Principles and all SHEQA policies, including the support of product claims, and risk management as well as Capture all regional CTI needs to guarantee they are reflected in global projects.
Key Relationships
- Regional Marketing Team
- Supply Chain (factories, planning, quality, etc.) and Procurement Teams
- R&D teams across the globe
- Supplier/partner organizations
- Technical R&D specialists (CTI, Processing, Packaging, Formulation, Nutritionist, Digital & Data)
- Specialists (Finance, CMI, Quality, SEAC, Patents and Regulatory)
What You Need To Succeed
SKILLS, EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in Food Engineering or Chemical Engineering
- Fluent in English
- Very good knowledge of MS Office
- Must have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to working closely with the teams
- Ability to effectively co-operate within multi-disciplinary teams on local and regional
- Working knowledge of Food Legislation
- Knowledge of product design processes and principles
- Knowledge of food manufacturing processes & environments
- Project Management skills
- Understanding claims and risk management
- Quality Assurance, issues management/crisis preparedness
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- Understanding claims and risk management
- Passion for creative food product design and development
- Attention to detail especially in experimentation, data recording, and analysis.
- Team commitment
What You Can Expect
- A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.
- Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth.
- A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.
- A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.
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About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
About
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :
- We are all about growth
- We operate with speed and simplicity
- We win together with fun
- We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
- We care and challenge
- We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
Additional Information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.
Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At The Magnum Ice Cream Company we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
Title: Product Development Specialist
Company: The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
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