Assistant RDQ Manager – Sweden
About us
Since 2015 Findus is a part of Nomad Foods, Europe’s the 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 make mealtimes better with the goodness of frozen food.
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.
About the job
The Assistant RDQ Manager role is a significant one in the organization. Its purpose is to take responsibility in projects and activities in the RDQ (Research, Development & Quality) department, and associated development. It requires a passion for product development as well as technical and quality assessment skills to deliver legally compliant products.
You will support in the management of projects in the local pipeline of innovation, renovation and fuel for growth. To develop the pipeline you will partner with colleagues locally and abroad, having the support of your RDQ Manager or the Regional RDQ Head.
Although the job requires a strong understanding of the local culture, markets, food trends 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.
- An understanding of key ingredients, supply chains & manufacturing processes.
- Management of projects and activities in the local pipeline of innovation & renovation.
- Quality of co-packed products on a risk based schedule.
- Monitoring of consumer complaints and planning of corrective actions for the products assigned in the portfolio.
- Responsibility for risk, quality and legality for products assigned in the portfolio ensuring product & ingredient specifications are created and written to be fully compliant & audit ready.
- Product development, creation of recipes and implementation of process changes to current products in collaboration with Marketing and Packaging Experts.
Who are you?
Just like everyone at Nomad Foods we believe that you are a team player that contributes to innovative ideas, has a growth mindset, provides feedback and challenges 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:
- Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Nutrition or related field.
- Initial experience (1+ years) within the Food & Drink industry in a Technical /Quality/ Product Development role.
- Proficient in a Nordic language and in English.
- Preferably experience in SAP and/or Interspec.
- Preferably experience in project management.
- Detail oriented, proactive and with great communication skills.
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 with several office locations and factory sites across Europe
- 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
- Hybrid work culture
- Modern office facilities next to Malmö’s central station
About the position & application
This position is located in Malmö, Sweden, and will initially be a contract for one year (maternity cover). We welcome your application as soon as possible but at latest on the 15th of June 2025. Please note that we are continuously screening applications and might fill the position before the last day.
For any questions about the position, please contact linn.rubin@se.findus.com
Looking forward to receiving your application!
Malmö
Why work at Findus/Nomad Foods?
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Development
Training as well as individual development plans and career paths for employees within Findus/Nomad Foods various work areas. We invest in you and ensure that you develop to your full potential.
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Inclusion & Diversity
To truly bring our company purpose of Serving the World with Better Food to life and stay relevant, it is important that we take positive action to become a more inclusive and diverse workplace.
We are all human. We are all different. That is our greatest strength. #justbeyou
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Health & Wellness
At Findus, we offer health care subsidies. We promote various types of healthy activities for our employees and encourage wellness.
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Responsibility
We believe in our team and are happy to give you a lot of personal responsibility. We think it is important to encourage ideas and enthusiasm.
Work-place and Culture
Findus/Nomad Foods has a simple and easy-going culture that is informal and easy to work in. We have a positive and pleasant work environment. It is important to have fun when we work. Then it is also so much easier to develop individually.
Our vision is:
Serving the world with better food
- Our food is good for you and it tastes good
- Our food is responsibly and sustainably produced
- Our food is the result of our passion, our way of acting and our tradition
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Assistant RDQ Manager – Sweden
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