About us

Since 2015 Findus is a part of Nomad Foods, Europe’s undisputed leader in European frozen food, listed on the NYSE, with consumer favorite brands including Findus, Birds Eye, Iglo & Green Cuisine. Our purpose is to serve the world with better food, and we are proud of the products we produce. Read more here

Nomad Foods have 8000+ employees represented in 22 countries across Europe and our top 5 largest markets are the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Sweden, and France. We have had 4 + years of consecutive organic revenue growth and our objective is to continue to grow through reaching more consumers with our loved brands and contribute to a sustainable everyday life.

Findus is the leading FMCG company within frozen food in the Nordics. Quality and taste as well as health and sustainability have been key for the business since the start in the 1940s. Our commitment to make it easier for everyone to cook tasty, nutritious, and sustainable food every day is leading our work. 2022 Impact report: 2022 Nomad Foods Impact Report

About the job

The Assistant RDQ Manager role is a significant role in the organization, which requires experience in product development as well as technical and quality management skills to deliver the agreed projects and the legal compliance of the respective product portfolio.

The Assistant RDQ Manager is typically based at the Market Unit (MU) or at a site in the region. The purpose of this regional function is to take responsibility for projects and activities in the RDQ (Research, Development & Quality) programme, Quality & R&D, associated development and marketing of products.

You will in the role manage projects in the local pipeline of innovation, renovation and fuel for growth. To develop the pipeline you will partner up with colleagues from the market in project teams, with support from the RDQ Manager or the Regional RDQ Head. You will also take responsibility for risk, quality and legality for products assigned in the portfolio.

Although the job requires a strong understanding of the local culture, markets, media and local language, willingness to learn these will be taken into account.

The role also requires:

• Awareness of consumer habits, practices, usage, needs & preference drivers within the allocated product area.
• Good knowledge of key ingredients, supply chains & manufacturing processes through conducting trials & regular contact with suppliers, procurement & the Supply Unit.
• Manage projects and activities in the local pipeline of innovation & renovation.
• Take responsibility for risk, quality and legality for products assigned in the portfolio including writing and approving product artwork and labels including product related claims.
• First point of contact for assigned factory and overall implementation responsibility including changes to recipes, ingredient and process issues and audit support.
• Intake checks for co-packed products on a risk based schedule.
• Monitor consumer complaints and corrective action planning for products assigned in the portfolio.
• Product development, create recipes and implement process changes to current products in collaboration with Marketing and Packaging Experts.
• Ensures product & ingredient specifications are created and written to be fully compliant & audit ready.

Who are you?

Just like everyone at Nomad Foods we believe that you are a team player that contributes to innovative ideas, have a growth mindset, provide feedback and challenge when needed. To be able to succeed in this role it’s beneficial to have a track record of successful product development within food or a role in food quality management. We also see that you are/have:

• Must be qualified to at least a degree level in a Technical subject, e.g. Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Physics or Nutritional sciences
• Initial experience (1+ years) within the Food & Drink industry in a Technical/Quality/Product Development role
• Proficient in Swedish and English language
• Hold a drivers licence
• Preferable experience in SAP and Interspect

Why Findus?

• We’re not just a brand; we’re a family that values creativity, teamwork, and excellence
• Join a global leader in the frozen food industry with a rich heritage
• Great personal and career development
• A culture based on our core values; we love our brand and the food we produce; we are accountable, we keep it simple to act fast and we are never fully satisfied and always striving
• An international environment full of energy with high performing and passionate colleagues
• Collective agreement & benefits package

About the position & application

This position is located in Malmö, Sweden. We welcome your application as soon as possible but at latest on the 2nd of May 2024. Please note that we are continuously screening applications and might fill the position before the last day. Your culinary adventure begins here!

For any questions about the position, please contact Lovisa Lindberg at lovisa.lindberg.external@se.findus.com

Looking forward to receiving your application!