project engineer malting brewing materials.

1. Project management & strategy

• Lead raw materials projects and initiatives, ensuring all deliverables meet agreed timelines and budget, aligning with current and future business demands.
• Collaborate closely with senior experts and operations managers across all company zones, offering critical knowledge and integration support to global innovation and supply teams.
• Define and develop comprehensive implementation plans for projects, including setting KPIs, project structure, steps, responsibilities (Global/Zone level), and establishing multi-functional teams.
• Maintain the day-to-day progression of global projects, working in tight collaboration with the research pilot brewery (RPB) team.
• Proactively identify technical and operational gaps and define solutions aimed at liquid variable cost reduction.

2. Experimental trials & analysis

• Perform project trials related to malting, brewing, and co-products directly at the research pilot brewery (RPB).
• Create detailed experimental plans, validated by internal clients, to achieve defined objectives and timelines.
• Conduct essential lab analysis and rigorously gather/analyze data to support improvement projects, ensuring alignment with GITEC’s strategy.
• Ensure the adequate implementation and post-launch appraisal of new liquids resulting from successful projects.

3. Technical expertise & knowledge sharing

• Leverage and apply deep expertise in malting and brewing materials and side-streams (hops, cereals, barley, co-products, etc.).
• Continuously build and enhance your technical expertise in malting and brewing processes.
• Disseminate acquired knowledge throughout the organization, providing technological support and identifying technical solutions that meet evolving business demands.
• Exchange, prioritize, perform, and deliver new ideas aligned with objectives for innovation, product, and quality improvement.

4. Communication & team development

• Ensure transparent and timely communication of relevant project information and progress (including monthly status reports to senior management) to team members, project stakeholders, and key individuals.
• Support, develop, and mentor staff, both individually and as members of cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and leverage an established professional network within the organization, as well as with suppliers and related industry communities.

• Education: university technical degree or equivalent (Brewing Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related field). Additional technical brewing or malting education and business-oriented qualifications are a strong asset.
• Experience: experience in the brewing and/or beverage industry is highly desirable.
• Leadership & influence: demonstrated leadership and the proven ability to impact and influence outcomes, balancing differing ideas and agendas to move projects forward.
• Mindset: strong team player, highly target-oriented, with unwavering respect for quality and timing.
• Communication: strong communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical topics into commercial concepts and vice versa. Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Global acumen: able to bridge cultural diversity and work effectively in a multinational setting. Understanding of Intellectual Property matters is desirable.
• Continuous improvement: committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Language: fluency in written and spoken English is essential; additional languages are an asset.
• Analytical skills: demonstrated multi-dimensional, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Technical tools: deep knowledge of the MS Office environment, with strong data analysis and visualization skills in Excel. Knowledge of statistical software tools is an asset.