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Responsibilities The Opportunity Product Developer for Wheat, Mixes & Popcorn Technical Platforms, leading the development and deployment of both product and process solutions, throughout four types of R&D enabled projects (Innovation, Productivity, Technical Brand Stewardship and Business Continuity). Your Impact Holistically manage R&D projects for Innovation, Productivity, Technical Brand Stewardship and Business Continuity across Andean, Brazil and South Cone OUs. Lead technical solutions and process definitions for the related Technical Platform, including innovation pipeline, productivity projects, brand stewardship and business continuity projects. Lead the R&D Technical Stage Gate, developing and delivering product solutions that are safe, legal and fit for purpose. Guarantee flawless and consistent execution of the product & process development activities related to the Platform. Guarantee process definition, assuring product design in-plant, according to consumer research and business strategy. Lift and shift innovation, Productivity or Tech Brand Stewardship initiatives, taking into consideration global, regional and local guidelines or requirements. Work effectively with multi-functional team, providing timely technical inputs to the team, aiming the best cost/benefit solutions and defining the most efficient paths towards product & process technologies. Lead the development of new winning product designs and guarantee its implementation, working together with Global, Regional and Local R&D teams. Work together with engineering and operations on the definition of new process equipment for new lines, ensuring deploying the correct product design. Ensure Global R&D Function alignment of the new investments for Andean, Brazil and South Cone OUs. Lead copacker product & process development, ensuring the appropriate design and reviewing technical information. Ensure the delivery of all plant technical information (process manual, cleaning procedures, quality monitoring, etc.). Build process technical networking between Global and Regional R&D. Lead projects kick off and Commissioning for new line and equipment across Andean, Brazil and South Cone OUs. Train all needed people about the platform (Innovation, Productivity, Tech Brand stewardship or Business Continuity, assuring the information is clear for plant operators, supervisors and managers. Qualifications Who Are We Looking For? Bachelor degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science or related discipline. Background in development and commercialization of Salty Snacks new products strongly desired. Proven track record on Project Management skills & tools (MBA or PMP certification desired), including ability to succinctly define the project scope, work to a defined timeline and communicate project progress to stakeholders. Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with minimum need of supervision. Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team in a virtual and matrixed organization. Strong technical and analytical skills to interpret complex data and distil into meaningful data/information. Have great communication skills in multiple languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese), being able to positively influence and negotiate within all levels of the organization (from front line, plant operators up to Senior Business Partners and Executives). Highly effective presentation skills, both written & verbal. Agile mindset, Self-starter, self-motivated, demonstrate resilience while managing a multi-disciplinary team in a constant volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment. Demonstrate thought leadership, strategic thinking, agility, proactiveness and good / balanced emotional intelligence. Results-oriented, ability to manage multiple projects and able to multi-task, while delivering with high quality standards. Demonstrate executive professional maturity, cultural sensitivity and flexibility in responding to different cultures across Andean, Brazil and South Cone OUs. Results oriented and able to balance competing priorities without losing momentum. If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. What can you expect from us: Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs. Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning. Development programs according to Leadership skills. Specialized training according to the role. Learning experiences with internal and external providers. We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others. Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life. A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.