Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide.
Employing over 18.000 people and operating 35 companies throughout the world, Perfetti Van Melle has a true global reach: it is present in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas
The industrial adventure of Perfetti Van Melle began many years ago, but it was in March 2001 that the current Group was set up through the merger of Perfetti Spa and Van Melle N.V. In July 2006 the Group acquired the Spanish company Chupa Chups S.A., famous all over the world for its lollypops.
Our brands convey the passion we have for our products. We continuously explore new ways of doing things and innovative ideas that will inspire and delight our consumers worldwide. Our global brands Mentos, Chupa Chups, Alpenliebe gratify, refresh, inspire consumers of all ages around the globe. Other brands are extremely popular in regional markets with innovative tastes that match local preferences.
Specialties
Confectionery – Candies, Gums and ChewiesResponsibilities
Ensures the factory floor, equipment, work surfaces and environment are constantly maintained clean and safe for the production of good quality products.
Ensures all raw & packaging materials meant for production use are suitable, certified okay and are well – stored.
Monitor conditions of storage of materials in the WIP store and ensure safe keeping of materials prior to usage.
Ensures production processes within the factory satisfy specifications and standard procedures of operations.
Conduct periodic verification/calibration of weighing scales, filters, metal detectors, flow meters, measuring devices and gauges within the factory.
Carry out periodic online quality checks/tests (send samples to the laboratory for further analyses where applicable) and advise the production team to make adjustments, preventive/corrective measures where necessary for conformity to product specifications.
Implement Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) plans, including record keeping to monitor critical food safety systems.
Requirements
Holds a Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
Between 6 – 8 years relevant work experience within FMCG industry
Experiene managing team.
Knowledge of GMPs.
Good presentation and report writing skills
Innovative and result oriented.