Manager Product Application Cheese - Continental Cheese

Firmenich

Delft, Netherlands
On-site
8+ years dairy industry experience
Semi-hard cheese manufacturing expertise
Project management in technical roles
Firmenich is seeking a Manager Product Application Cheese for their Continental Cheese division, focusing on semi-hard cheese types. The role requires extensive technical expertise in cheese production and involves collaboration with customers and internal teams to innovate and optimize cheese-making processes

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the global technical expert for Continental semi-hard cheese types including Gouda, Edam, and Maasdam.
  • Candidates will translate customer needs into structured technical projects while collaborating with R&D, commercial teams, and marketing.
  • The position offers a flexible work environment that encourages ownership and supports continuous personal and professional growth.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Firmenich is seeking a Manager Product Application Cheese for their Continental Cheese division, focusing on semi-hard cheese types. The role requires extensive technical expertise in cheese production and involves collaboration with customers and internal teams to innovate and optimize cheese-making processes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years dairy industry experience
  • Semi-hard cheese manufacturing expertise
  • Project management in technical roles
  • Fluency in English language

Nice-to-have

  • Dutch language proficiency
  • Additional foreign languages
  • Willingness to travel internationally
  • Experience with cultures and enzymes

Key Requirements

  • University degree in Food Technology or related field
  • Specialization in dairy preferred
  • Hands-on expertise in cheese technology and production

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