Green tech application specialist Food Hygiene

Christeyns is a privately owned detergents and chemicals group, operating in several markets worldwide, and entirely focused on a B2B environment. Our head office is located in Ghent, Belgium. The Group employs about 1,100 people across 30 countries. Over the last 15 years, Christeyns has enjoyed rapid growth of around 15% per year, resulting in a consolidated turnover of approximately 400 million euros.

Christeyns stands for premium detergents and disinfectants, reliable equipment, and flexible customized service. Our portfolio includes hygiene solutions for professional textile care, food processing & retail, the professional cleaning industry, and the medical and life sciences sectors.

Rapid company growth and increasing opportunities in our Food and Agricultural sector have created the need to strengthen the agricultural and food department at the corporate level.

The Christeyns Food Hygiene Division is looking for a (M/F):

Green tech application specialist in Food Hygiene

Job description:

First and foremost, you will be responsible for OPC projects from A to Z, including:

  • Project management from initiation to completion
  • Field testing: design, execution, and independent reporting
  • Collaboration with R&D, Regulatory, and Marketing Departments
  • Organizing internal customer training and support in cooperation with the Training Department
  • You will build an in-depth understanding of our range of OPC detergents and biocides.
  • You will identify new market opportunities and evaluate their feasibility in line with applicable regulations and trends (BPR, organic production, sustainability, etc.)
  • You will share your knowledge with the Applications Team, R&D Department, and Regulatory Affairs Department.
  • You will be the corporate point of contact for local sales and applications colleagues, providing support with their application-related questions, and assisting customers when necessary.
  • You will maintain close contact with OEMs and work on corporate OEM projects.
  • You will support group corporate accounts and the involved local teams from a corporate applications perspective.
  • You will be a member of the Corporate Food Hygiene Applications & Market Support Team.
Qualifications:
  • You have a master’s degree.
  • You have a solid background/experience in the food industry.
  • You possess a strong command of English, both written and verbal.
  • You are able to travel throughout Europe, with some overnight stays as required.
We offer you:
  • A strong, stable, and growing company with a highly respected position in the market.
  • The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing and dynamic business activity.
  • A role in the development of sustainable solutions in food hygiene technology.
  • A strategic position, enabling you to contribute to the future growth and success of the local teams and the company.
  • An excellent remuneration package, in line with the responsibilities of this position.

Christeyns, Afrikalaan 182, 9000 Gent.

www.christeyns.com

hr@christeyns.com