About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 20 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job description

Barilla is looking for a Pilot Plant Technician, within our Pilot Plant in Parma. The position will report to the Program Manager.

Job Purpose

• Supports the Product Development Manager, in executing pilot plant trials and industrial trials, proposing product/process improvement and solutions.
• Execute tests and productions in pilot areas, in the defined time and manner, proposing any necessary improvements. 
• Supports product development projects and successive pilot plant productions, participating in the entire process from raw material storage to product development or production of finished product for sale.

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborates with the Product Development Manager in drafting the experimental plan and defining the execution plan, proposing solutions and formulations to optimize results.
• Identifies tools and equipment suitable for the execution of the experimental trial, then takes care of their maintenance and cleaning.
• Ensures the sourcing of specific raw materials for the test.
• Manages the preparation of samples for product and shelf-life testing.
• Plans and executes small experimental creation plans for new product ideas or improvement of certain products features. 
• Supports the technologist during industrial trials, both at the Barilla plants and at the co-packers, and, when necessary, execute the trials independently.
• Proposes solutions and provides insights for product/process improvement, based on the trials conducted in the pilot plant.
• Supports the Product Development Manager, participating in the definition of process and product STDs.
• Compiles test forms and archives data and samples.
• At the end of each trial, is responsible for drafting and archiving the project report, in collaboration with the Product Development Manager.
• Performs desk research aimed at innovation and experimentation for new product ideas.
• Shares knowledge within the pool and supports training resources within his/her areas of expertise. 
• Execute the productions following the process standards.
• Performs defined controls during production and records their outcomes.
• Manages, records and archives traceability data, according to the chosen system, for: raw materials, semi-finished products, packs, finished product.
• Verifies the presence and accuracy of legal information (lot, expiration date, minimum information) on the finished product. 
• Manages the project's dedicated warehouse for raw materials, packaging, and finished product by unloading the uses or packs sold.
• Reports promptly any shortages or anomalies.

Requirements

• Passion for food and cooking, passion for research and innovation
• Diploma ITS Fod Tech or Food Development 
• Food Pilot Plant experience of 5-10 years
• Fluent in Italian, B1 in English
• Teamwork attitude, focus on results and agile mindset

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.