The Job

Fermented High Protein Innovation

Tillverkning och produktion · Produktion och montering · Livsmedelsproduktion · Processförbättring

Gå med för uppdateringar

I korthet

Arla is seeking a Fermented High Protein Innovation expert to lead product and process development for high-protein dairy products like Skyr and Quark. This role involves hands-on development, driving data-driven decisions, and building best practices to accelerate innovation in a fast-paced international environment. The position is based at the Arla Innovation Centre in Aarhus, Denmark.

Ansvarsområden

  • Lead complex product and process development projects from concept to launch.
  • Act as a product and process expert for fermented high-protein platforms (Skyr, Quark, yoghurt, emerging technologies).
  • Drive laboratory, pilot, and industrial trials, translating findings into business recommendations.
  • Identify and solve complex product quality, stability, and process challenges.
  • Lead knowledge sharing in process and product interactions within the team.
  • Develop technical playbooks, guidelines, troubleshooting tools, and best practices.
  • Establish structured approaches for experimentation, data interpretation, and root-cause analysis.
  • Contribute to future product and technology roadmaps.
  • Support external manufacturing, supplier collaborations, and Contract Manufacturing activities.

Krav

  • Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Food Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Significant experience in product & process development within dairy or food manufacturing.
  • Experience with fermented dairy products, high-protein products, fermentation, process development & large-scale manufacturing.
  • Ability to translate technical complexity into practical solutions.
  • Comfortable influencing without authority and working effectively across multiple functions, sites, and cultures.
  • Enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others develop technical confidence and capability.
  • Technical leadership in process and site capabilities across the network.
  • Strong product and process development expertise.
  • Analytical and data-driven decision making.
  • Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
  • Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Önskade kvalifikationer

  • Passionate about applying science to solve real business challenges.
  • Build strong relationships, challenge constructively and thrive in an environment where innovation, learning and collaboration are valued.

Förmåner

  • Opportunity to shape the future of Fermented High Protein Innovation.
  • Accelerate your career in a leading global dairy company.
  • Work in a fast-paced international environment.
  • Be part of a team that values innovation, learning, and collaboration.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on high-protein dairy platforms.
  • Work closely with Innovation, Science, Operations, Quality, Packaging, Marketing and Supply Chain teams across Europe.
#food#dairy#innovation#process#product development#high protein#fermented#yoghurt#skyr#quark#pilot plant#lab trials#scale-up#R&D
Arla Logo

Företag

Arla

Publicerade jobb

för 6 dagar sedan

Anställningstyp

Heltid

Arbetsform

På plats

Erfarenhetsnivå

Senior

Platser

Aarhus, Denmark

Kvalifikation

Kandidatexamen

Sökande

Ansök tidigt