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Meyrin, Genève, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
Onsite
WHAT DOES Beverage Process & Technology Manager?
We are looking for a Beverage Process & Technology Manager to join our R&D Geneva Centre in Geneva. The Beverage Process & Technology Manager is responsible for leading the development, optimization, and implementation of beverage processing technologies to ensure consistent product quality, efficiency, safety, and innovation. This role bridges the gap between R&D, production, quality assurance, and engineering to drive continuous improvement and technical excellence across beverage manufacturing operations.
ABOUT YOU
You are a proactive person who likes the diversity of tasks and teamwork.
You take ownership of your daily work and are proactive in improving and optimizing the processes in place.
You have a sense of working in safety for yourself and all employees.
You are a person in the field and are not afraid to support the production teams if the business demands it.
You want to learn continuously and evolve within the company.
ARE YOU READY TO EMBARK ON YOUR NEXT MOVE?
• Do you dare to be different?
• Are you willing to question, challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence?
• Can you work collaboratively and inspire others?
• Are you ready to make your mark?
Don Facundo Bacardí revolutionized the world of rums. As the cocktail industry continues to flourish every day, we strive to follow his legacy and delight the most demanding in the industry - our consumers! That’s where you come In!
RESPONSIBILITIES
WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART, YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO:
• Develop, optimize, and standardize beverage manufacturing processes (mixing, blending, pasteurization, carbonation, filling, etc.).
• Evaluate and implement new processing technologies to improve efficiency, sustainability and product quality.
• Collaborate with Bacardi R&D centers to scale up new beverage formulations from lab and pilot scale to commercial production.
• Lead validation and commissioning of new process equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and SQS teams to ensure new equipment reliability and optimal performance.
• Ensure all process designs and operations comply with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO, GMP, FDA, local regulations).
• Lead and maintain ISO-related procedures and documentation for the R&D center including the risk assessments. Support regular audits and collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Leverage strategic supplier’s relationship to access new technologies.
• Support ESG sustainability initiatives related to energy efficiency, water and waste reduction in beverage production and raw material cultivation and transformation.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all technical, process, ISO, and sustainability activities to senior management, including performance metrics, progress updates, and risk assessments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• 10+ years of experience in Beverages and Food Industry, Spirits category is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of beverage and food process equipment, instrumentation, and process automation.
• Experience in manufacturing including scaling up of new products and implementation of new technologies in production.
• Proven expertise in process transfer between manufacturing sites.
• Sensory science knowledge and tasting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
SKILLS
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY:
• Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in food science and technology, food engineering, agricultural sciences or equivalent.
• Strong Functional Competencies: good knowledge in beverages and spirits industry (most common raw materials, bio-transformations, concentrations, maturation, etc.). Good knowledge on liquid processing technologies (blending, filtrations, thermal treatments, preservations, packaging).
• Basic Functional Competencies: standard quality assurance and analytical technologies (chemistry, microbiology, etc.). Food & beverage regulation.
• IT skills – Good tools knowledge: MS Office, Formula Management software, LIMS.
• Languages: English Fluent // French Intermediate // Italian and Spanish will be a plus.
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PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to address challenges related to R&D, manufacturing and quality control.
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong business acumen to understand business needs and projects impact.
OTHER
• Willing to travel up to 25% of total working time (worldwide).
• We are looking for a passionate and motivated person with a practical and results-oriented approach, who embraces our three culture pillars: Fearless, Family and Founders.
At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.
U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Perks of Working for us
At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.
Competitive Pay Package
Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
Retirement/Pension Plan
Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.