Plant Senior Technologist

In this role you ensure Barilla’s food technology standards at the Novara plant, guiding process and technology governance and supporting trials with cross‑functional teams. You will strengthen the plant’s technical know‑how and foster a culture of rigorous process control. You lead technical input for product, packaging, and industrialization initiatives and drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency. This is a hands‑on, impact‑focused role with a clear link to product development and industrial trials.
Define and continuously improve plant technology and process standards in collaboration with Product Development, Packaging Development, Process Development and Industrialization
Identify opportunities to enhance product quality through process standard evolution
Maintain responsibility for technology and process standards while quality plans stay under Quality ownership
Monitor packaging line performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to ensure packaging quality and line reliability
Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to projects under Continuous Improvement/CS Program
Propose evolutions to improve stability, capability and quality adherence in collaboration with Quality, Industrialization and Packaging Development
Provide technological expertise to support industrial trials on new products, technologies, raw materials and growth initiatives (including DTV and PCM)
Monitor process parameters, analyze hold records, diagnose anomalies, and recommend corrective actions
Escalate significant process deviations for recovery planning and support CAPA planning with Quality, Industrialization and Packaging Development
Conduct periodic checks of production processes with technical instruments and ensure accuracy of specifications
Strengthen technological culture through coaching and training of plant personnel and joint reviews of anomalies and non‑conformities
Master’s degree in a related discipline
Minimum 4 years in technical/technological roles in production environments or RDQ functions
Proven leadership in cross‑functional initiatives
Strong ability to influence and align stakeholders
Track record of delivering results in fast‑paced operations
Excellent multi‑priority management and structured execution across projects
Strong analytical mindset with problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
Solid project management experience and competence development of technical teams
Proficiency in statistical analysis and data‑driven process evaluation
Lean or Six Sigma training/certification a plus with ability to promote CI principles
Fluency in Italian and English with strong communication across levels
In this role you ensure Barilla’s food technology standards at the Novara plant, guiding process and technology governance and supporting tr…

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