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Job Description

About The Job Project Technologist Haps – Fulltime For our state-of-the-art factory at Haps we are looking for a Project Technologist. The mission of the Technology team is to give technological support in the realization of innovation, renovation, productivity, secure, quality and investment projects by leading the project or participating in a multidisciplinary project team. Next to this the team drives or supports continuous improvement of process, project, departmental and factory work processes and acts as a linking pin between the factory and R&I. In this role, you will be responsible for Drive process changes from trial to commercial implementation, ensuring successful handover to Operations. Lead qualification and validation activities for innovation, productivity and investment projects in Powder Production. Improve production standards, validation practices and ways of working to support continuous improvement and compliance. Act as the key technology partner for Operations, Quality and Engineering, providing technical expertise to improve performance and resolve process challenges. About you A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or a related technical discipline. Approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience in Technology, Engineering, Quality or Project Management within a manufacturing environment. You are a pragmatic, structured, analytical professional with strong stakeholder management capabilities. Excellent communication skills in English. Dutch is considered a strong advantage. Most importantly, you enjoy working in a factory environment, take ownership of your projects and are energised by collaborating with diverse teams to continuously improve processes, products and ways of working. About us At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”, and is B Corp certified. Our Supply Point in Haps is CO2 neutral, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. Our state-of-the-art factory in Haps is part of Danone Specialized Nutrition and is one of the world's biggest producers of baby formula, exporting to over 55 countries. The ambition of Danone Nutricia Haps is to provide the best quality food, in the right volumes, on time, through Operational Excellence. We Offer All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions. This role is situated in Haps for a temporary period of 2 years. For good performing individuals, Danone will work together with the employee to explore potential next career steps within the organization. We put people at the centre of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. What’s next? It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of the 23th of October 2026. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you. Need more information? Please contact me Elliot Obreen, Talent Scout Global Operations [email protected] or the Hiring Manager Annelieke Smits, PCM Manager [email protected].

Core Responsibilities

Lead process changes from trials through commercial implementation and ensure effective handover to Operations. Lead qualification and validation for Powder Production projects, improve standards and ways of working, and provide technical support to Operations, Quality, and Engineering.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in Food Technology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related technical discipline is required, along with approximately 3–5 years of relevant manufacturing experience. The candidate should be pragmatic, structured, analytical, skilled in stakeholder management, communicate excellently in English, and enjoy working collaboratively in a factory environment; Dutch is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Bonus
• Premium-Free Pension
• 30 Days of Annual Leave
• Option to Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Monthly Health Care Allowance
• Gym Membership Discount
• Nutrition, Physical, and Mental Health Initiatives
• Continuous Learning Opportunities