Ready for an exciting job in an environment characterized by creativity and innovation? Look no further! We are now hiring a Product Technologist for chocolate and candy based in Ljungsbro.
How will you contribute?
You will work with the development of new products in the chocolate and candy category. Main brands are Cloetta Juleskum, Ahlgrens Bilar, Tupla, Center, Plopp and Kexchoklad. In collaboration with Marketing, you produce the best project briefs and are responsible for ensuring the development and implementation in our factory, within the set schedule. Your main stakeholders are marketers and colleagues in quality and production. In the product development work, you are also expected to have close cooperation with our suppliers, third-party manufacturers and relevant actors in the food industry. Our projects are run in project systems to create structure and follow-up. You report to the Innovation Manager based in Ljungsbro.
Your duties will mainly be to:

• Develop and deliver new products (NPD) to generate future profitable growth for the category
• Build new knowledge in line with the category strategy
• Support ideas and concepts, and translate new consumer insights into innovative product solutions
• Build a professional network with internal and external stakeholders, including supplier contacts
• Implement Product Portfolio Management projects driven by consumer and CSR relevance

To succeed in this role, we believe you have the following background:

• A university degree at master’s level or equivalent work experience in (bio)chemical engineering, industrial chemistry or food science.
• At least 3 years’ work experience in the food industry. Experience from the chocolate or confectionery industry is advantageous.
• Proven experience of independently participating in multidisciplinary product development projects with short deadlines preferred.

We see great value if you have experience from product development that involves the application of new technology and/or new product solutions. Cloetta operates in an international environment, which means you need to be able to communicate freely in both spoken and written English and Swedish.
We are looking for someone who is meticulous, driven and has good communication skills. Consumer focus is at the heart of what we do. A healthy curiosity and creativity to find solutions are signs of an innovator. You enjoy working independently as well as in a team and can manage simultaneous projects in a structured way. You have a passion for confectionery and chocolate and are eager to create new products.
What it is like to work for us
At Cloetta you will find many colleagues who are just as enthusiastic and positive as you. We are driven to be the best and we want to make a real difference for the company and create new and smart ways to win. Cloetta will coach you in this desire to grow and develop because we trust in your capabilities. We will give you the freedom needed to perform your responsibilities, so you can have a true impact on the business by implementing your own ideas.
And, above of all… we love what we do and have fun while doing so. We have a smile in our DNA and are very proud of our welcoming, open and inclusive atmosphere.
Please also visit career.cloetta.com to see what more we offer.
Have we caught your interest?
Well, then submit your application! We will review applications continuously and start interviewing when we see a good match, so don’t wait too long.
Applications close on Monday November 25. Please note, we are unable to accept email applications.
If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Anita Storm, Innovation Manager, on anita.storm@cloetta.se
About Cloetta
Cloetta, founded in 1862, is a leading confectionary company in Northern Europe. Our products are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide with Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK as the main markets. We own some of the strongest brands on the market, such as Läkerol, Cloetta, Candy King, Jenkki, Kexchoklad, Malaco, Sportlife and Red Band.
Cloetta has seven production units in five countries and the company’s class B-shares are traded on Nasdaq Stockholm.