Teamlead R&D

DÖHLER GIDA

Döhler is a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the food and beverage industry. We provide our customers with a wide product range including natural flavours, natural colours and textures as well as healthy and functional ingredients for foods and beverages. Join Döhler and contribute with your vision and ideas to drive major projects. We are looking for talents who are committed to our ultimate customer focus and who are ready to deliver their best performance in a thriving environment.

Döhler Turkey is looking for "Teamlead R&D" to be employed in our Balıkesir Plant with the following qualifications;

Your Role

• Managing R&D laboratory operations and leading the R&D team, ensuring effective resource planning and team development,
• Leading new product and process development projects in line with business objectives and customer needs,
• Managing process development and quality improvement studies for existing products,
• Leading laboratory and pilot-scale trials and ensuring successful scale-up to industrial production,
• Driving the development of value added products and optimizing processes to improve product quality, efficiency and cost performance,
• Coordinating cross functional activities with Sales, Business Units, Purchasing, Production and Quality Control,
• Following technological innovations and identifying opportunities to implement new technologies and processes,
• Managing project priorities, timelines and resources to achieve defined objectives,
• Promoting continuous improvement, lean principles and 5S practices within R&D operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Engineering or Chemical Engineering; a Master’s Degree is preferred,
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in R&D, product development or process development,
• Experience in drying and confectionery technologies, with a particular focus on jelly product formulation, process development and production,
• Previous experience in R&D, laboratory management or pilot-scale applications is an advantage,
• Experience in team management, project coordination or technical leadership is preferred,
• Knowledge of lean principles, 5S methodology and continuous improvement practices,
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with an innovative and result-oriented mindset,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English,
• Good knowledge of MS Office; SAP knowledge is an advantage,
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different departments,
• Ability to take initiative, make decisions and manage multiple projects and priorities,
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing business needs,
• Willingness to travel when required.