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Innovation, Development and Continuous Improvement Technician (Food Sector)

On-site in Blanes·Added 3 days ago

Still open when we checked on 9 Oct

Marlex Staffing

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Marlex Staffing doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Blanes

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Tens formació universitària en Enginyeria Alimentària, Ciència i Tecnologia dels Aliments, Química, Biotecnologia o similar.” — per the ad.

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Catalan.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • You have a university degree in Food Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or similar.
  • You bring a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position within the food sector or in food product engineering and development companies.
  • You have knowledge in food product formulation, transformation and preservation technologies and industrial manufacturing processes.
  • You are an analytical, organized, and methodical person, with the ability to work in a team, lead projects, and work under pressure.
  • You have initiative, the ability to generate new ideas, transform them into concrete projects, and a clear orientation toward improvement and continuous learning.

Nice to have

  • Training in project management, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen or similar methodologies will be positively valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract and incorporation into a consolidated company in the food sector.
  • Salary based on experience and knowledge provided.
  • Working days from Monday to Friday, with a continuous morning shift.
  • Schedule from 8:00 to 17:00 h, with a lunch break.
  • Direct participation in R&D, product development, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Possibility to participate in industry trade fairs and supplier visits.
  • Professional environment with opportunities for development, learning, and participation in innovative projects.

You are the ideal candidate if...

The role

At Marlex Professionals, we are collaborating with a major company in the food sector located in the Selva region, currently in a process of growth and innovation, which is looking to incorporate an R&D and Continuous Improvement Technician to join its team.

What you'll do

  • Execute and monitor the R&D and continuous improvement strategic plan, aligned with the company's objectives.
  • Coordinate and participate in new food product development projects, from test planning to validation and prototype presentation.
  • Develop existing product improvement projects, working on formulations, ingredients, and adaptations according to client needs.
  • Drive production process improvement projects, seeking to increase quality, food safety, and efficiency.
  • Monitor KPIs, specifications, technical data sheets, tastings, and shelf-life studies of the developed products.
  • Participate in the approval of new raw materials and materials, as well as in projects with universities, technological centers, and external collaborators.

About Marlex Staffing

Marlex Staffing is a staffing and recruitment agency operating in Spain, specializing in connecting industrial and agricultural professionals with employers across the country. The company focuses on placing workers in roles such as logistics, manufacturing, agricultural transport, and technical maintenance, serving as a bridge between job seekers and companies in sectors like food production, industrial manufacturing, and agricultural services.

With its headquarters in Vic, Catalonia, Marlex Staffing has a strong presence across Spain, particularly in industrial and agricultural hubs. For international professionals, the agency offers an entry point into the Spanish labor market, with roles that often require Spanish language skills and a willingness to work in hands-on, operational environments. The company's work culture is practical and field-oriented, reflecting the blue-collar nature of the positions it fills, and it is a relevant option for those seeking immediate employment in Spain's industrial and agricultural sectors.

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