Technical Product Manager

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good - protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.Job SummaryAs a Technical Product Manager within the Business Stream Cheese, you are responsible for managing and driving all technical activities around the (Branded) Product to ensure that the products are the preferred products for our customers during the entire Product Life Cycle. You will work with a team of specialists within Tetra Pak CPS (Cheese & Powder Systems) to deliver high end products to our customers and ensure customer satisfaction.This position is based in The Netherlands - HeerenveenWhat you will do

• Define, release and maintain the technical Standard Product specifications of the Branded Products, upgrades and auxiliary equipment (Product Manual).
• Act as the technical expert/speaking partner for the assigned Branded Products in case of questions/problems from internal/external parties around the world.
• CE, Food Safety and Environmental aspects of the products.
• Continuously develop and improve the Branded Products and upgrades assigned to the TPM based on internal and external feedback. Customer visits are done by the TPM to keep her/him-self updated and to find opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver information on standard Product like cost break down, technical quotation texts and other technical information for the understanding of the standard Product;
• Give technical support with regard to the assigned Product to Sales and Technical Sales & Services
• With reference to the Standard Product and upgrade specifications release of customer specific solutions (non-standard) in new sales and services projects.
• Define and approve cost and time implications of non-standard solutions in the Sales phase.

We believe you have

• To be successful in this position, you should hold at least a in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or Industrial Engineer) and/or in Cheese Technology or Production Knowledge (Processing)
• You are fluent both in written and spoken English.
• Good presentation and communication skills
• You must be structured and organized with outstanding skills in structuring complex technical solutions and problem-solving methodology.
• Experience in Project management and Product Life Cycle Management

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements