R&D Manager

As an R&D Manager at Poppies Bakeries, you will be responsible for leading our Research & Development team and driving innovation in our product lines.

Here’s What Your Day Will Look Like

• Leading and inspiring the R&D team (6 product developers in Belgium and the Netherlands) to promote product development and innovation (for new and existing recipes).
• Ensuring a consistent way of working across the group.
• Being part of the innovation board, where you provide strategic input.
• Collaborating with external parties such as suppliers and research institutes to explore and develop innovative solutions.
• Reporting to the CEO of the Poppies Bakeries group.

This Is What We Expect From You

• You are an experienced food technologist, preferably with expertise in the bakery or ingredient sector.
• You know how to lead and inspire a team to achieve results together.
• You are a true people manager and can easily adapt to different cultures.
• You are analytical and problem-solving: you see complex challenges as an opportunity to grow.
• You work from our headquarters in Zonnebeke but are willing to travel occasionally to our production sites in the Netherlands.

This Is What You Get In Return

• A dynamic working environment within an established and growing organization.
• The opportunity to be involved in exciting innovation projects and the chance to leave your mark on the future of our company.
• A competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits (company car with charging card, meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, and group insurance).