Bedrijf
Imperial Meat Products and Stegeman are expansive, customer-oriented food companies that produce high-quality products from renowned brands including Aoste, Marcassou, Justin Bridou, Leielander, Disney, Imperial, and Stegeman. Globally, we are part of the Mexican company Sigma, an international player in the food industry.
In the Benelux we employ 1,100 workers across six production plants, four of which are located in and around Ghent, one in the Ardennes, and one in the Netherlands. Our goal is to listen carefully to the needs of customers and consumers and respond to them in an innovative way. We aim to build on our rich culture and experience in flavorful meats while expanding our expertise to offer high-quality non-meat products as well.
Functiebeschrijving
As an R&D Documentation & Systems Officer, you ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant R&D operations by managing product documentation, optimising digital systems. You provide reliable, structured, and traceable information to all stakeholders, supporting successful development and implementation of new products, processes and optimizations.
* Documentation Management & Compliance
Maintain, update, and structure Product Design Manuals and other R&D documentation within systems such as PLM (product lifecycle management)/Recipe optimization program/Documentation program
Support preparation of technical-legal documents, including ingredient declarations, to ensure compliance with packaging and regulatory requirements.
Safeguard data accuracy, traceability, and confidentiality across all documentation workflows.
* System Administration & Digital Optimisation
Manage and optimize R&D systems: PLM (product lifecycle management)/Recipe optimization to support efficient product development.
Support in creation of bills of materials in our documentation program/SAP to support warehouse and operational processes.
Identify inefficiencies in systems and processes and translate them into practical, scalable improvements.
Provide user support and ensure consistent adoption of tools and procedures.
* Process Improvement & Reporting
Analyse workflows, identify gaps or bottlenecks, and lead optimisation initiatives.
Develop reports on system performance, data quality, and improvement opportunities.
Structure information into clear, accessible reports based on departmental needs.
Project Coordination & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Coordinate and report the progress of projects within R&D.
Support innovation, optimization and sustainability initiatives by providing structured, reliable, and compliant information.
Profiel
* Technical skillset
Have a first work experience in documentation management, quality systems, R&D support or process optimization.
Knowledge of Food Technology, Food Packaging of Food Safety is an advantage.
Experience with Microsoft (Excel,…), PLM, SAP or specification-management tools is an advantage
Strong affinity for digitalization.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Fluent in English and Dutch.
* Soft skillset
Structured, proactive, and improvement driven.
Strong communicator who enjoys supporting and enabling teams.
project coordination capabilities, including planning, prioritizing, coordinating stakeholders, and driving projects to successful completion
Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Jobaanbod
* An exciting and varied role in a close-knit team within an international and financially healthy company with a strong market position and strong brands where growth is encouraged.
* Access to a wide range of training opportunities to further develop yourself.
* A highly varied job with the necessary challenges and responsibilities.
* The independence to develop your projects from A-Z, with the necessary support from your colleagues in other departments.
* An open and pleasant working atmosphere: you will work with great colleagues who are always ready to help you.
* Quality, technology, and good results go hand in hand and are central to our company.
* We offer an attractive package
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