We are looking for a graduate interested in a 2-year traineeship in the field of Food Technology.
Barchon (Belgium)
Research & Development (R&D)
Permanent contract
Day
As a trainee, you will have 3 missions:
- Mission #1: You will build knowledge about our business, products, and industrial processes through training (formal/on-the-job) and collaboration on food-related business cases such as NPD, Production, Technology, Quality, or Operational Excellence. This is in an international context, by working on assignments related to (sweet) bakery.
- Mission #2: You will work on international projects, to develop effective skills in project management, adaptability, cultural awareness, and collaboration. In addition, this will also develop your communication and training skills.
- Mission #3: You will fulfill a role in larger projects, whilst supporting the business. You will work in a hybrid way: from home, abroad, or traveling to production sites. During these projects, you will also work in our Competence Centers, spread across Europe.
After successful completion of your traineeship, you will be allowed to play a role within La Lorraine Bakery Group (eg. as a Production Technologist in one of our sites), matching the level of expertise and knowledge you acquired during your traineeship.
- Up to 2 years of professional experience
- Passion for the food industry, especially in (sweet) bakery products. A first-hand experience in this field (thesis, internship) is a strong plus
- Open attitude and willingness to learn in an open feedback culture
- Hands-on, no-nonsense and entrepreneurial mentality, willing to take ownership
- Good cognitive skills (analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making)
- Fluent in English and French (both oral and written)
- Based in Belgium, preferably in the Barchon region, and willing to work in a national context, including frequent travel between Barchon and Haaltert/Erpe-Mere.
- Steep learning curve on diverse topics, such as product development, industrial technology & production systems, project management, international collaboration, ...
- Challenging projects where you take control and lead
- A mentor who will support you during the traineeship period
- A position at a growing and financially healthy company that focuses on innovation and where an entrepreneurial spirit is valued.
La Lorraine Bakery Group (LLBG) is an international family-owned company headquartered in Belgium with more than 85 years of experience in the milling and bakery sector. More than 5,300 passionate employees produce and sell high-quality bakery products to consumers, retailers and foodservice professionals in over 35 countries every day. They do so with respect for people, product and planet, because at LLBG we want our company and our people to grow in a sustainable way.
"We invest in quality and sustainability."
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