Product Developer

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band
, among others.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,4 billion euros and a team of around 3.600 people
, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

We are currently looking for a Product Developer to join our Technical team atour Factory in Ballobar (Huesca) to support R&D design and development projects including tooling and fixtures, and corporate objectives.

The Product Developer performs a variety of duties that requires creativity and innovation focusing on the upscaling of the products manufacturing. This role will also participate in the areas of material control and flow, which may include inspection.

• Preparing prototypes for new products, shelf-life study, lab trials and formulation tweaking as per guidelines.
• Operate lab/kitchen and plant equipment.
• Development of cost-effective recipe in view of market or business demand.
• Support upscaling from pilot scale and transfer to industrialization.
• Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment and practices.
• Establishing an efficient network in the factory, in alignment with the correspondent factory partner.
• Perform chemistry analysis (pH, salt, Aw, moisture, fat, protein and Ash) on raw materials and finished product.
• Packaging management. Creation and maintenance of specifications.
• Support industrial trials for new packaging materials homologation.
• Provide assistance with microbiological testing of environmental swabs, raw materials, and finished products.
• Contribute to product development and the establishment and implementation of processing activities, including safety, in the Technical Center Laboratory, Pilot Plant and Sensory Room.

This is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. We foster innovation and team work, and we care for health and sustainability, which is at the center of our strategy. At GBfoods we don’t just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits!

• University degree in Food Science, Food Process or Food Engineering.
• 1- 3 years of experience in R&D and laboratory applications environment, ingredient selection, standardization and formulation management and product development projects, preferably in the culinary sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory and QA/QC requirements.
• Availability to travel up to 10% internationally.
• Knowledge of SAP, standard MS Office and project management software.
• Fluent in English and Spanish;
  French is a plus.

Our values define us and we expect you to show Authenticity, Proximity, Ownership and Joy to create true GBhood!