Matteo Manassero

Experience

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  Ferrero

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2007

  Intern

  Internship as Chemical analyst at the laboratory of the Quality ControlMain activities and responsibilities: responsibility of control tests on confectionery products

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  Ferrero

  Sept 2010 - Mar 2011

  Intern

  Intern at the instrumental analysis laboratory, department of Quality ControlMain activities and responsibilities: development of a HS-GC-MS method of analysis for the determination of residual solvents in commercial products.

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  Unilever

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

  Global Claim Support Ass. Manager

  •Part of Consumer Technical Insight Team managing technical support for claims in the cosmetic industry• Global technical project lead for various innovative and new product development products• Great interaction with business function, in particular Brand Development • Development of new methodologies to evaluate innovative products and technically substantiate claims• Working in a multifunctional team in order to success in delivering launch of new product on the global market• Deep understanding of the technologies and regulations in the cosmetic sector• Analysis of clinical and invitro trials• Lead and develop new in vitro experiments in order to substain new claims• Partecipetion to various product innovation/new product development workshop Show less

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  Kerry

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2017

  Responsibilities:• Managing a team of three R&D Technologists by providing technical knowledge, guidance, mentorship, training and professional progression.• Developing new products from initiation to launch of processed cheese opportunities, ensuring final product meets agreed customer specification and project timelines.• Dealing with global leading customers in the food service industry• Developing commercially effective products to meet consumers & consumers requirements, working closely with sales, marketing and finance teams.• Working closely with site technical manager, process engineers and relevant stakeholders to ensure development fits site capabilities and enable smooth transition from concept design to full scale manufacture.• Working with customers and suppliers to develop innovative scientific solutions to resolve technical challenges.• Managing improvement projects for existing products and processes.• Forming strong professional relationships with operations, sales, marketing and regulatory teams to develop integrated, innovative and market relevant solutions using Kerry technologies in order to drive business growth.• Giving competent technical presentations to inform customers, the sales team and industry contacts on innovation and new product development opportunities.Achievements:• Successfully delivered new business for a worth of over €3 million revenue for Kerry.• Delivered and lead technically challenging reformulation project on salt reduction for the worlds leading fast food chain.• Proactively executed on internal reformulation projects for an internal saving of over €1 million in 12 months. Show less Responsibilities:• Developing and launching dry dairy products for Kerry EMEA.• Applying knowledge and expertise to interpret customer briefs into finished product concepts meeting all requirements such as legislation, pricing, product positioning and time scales.• Commissioning and continuous improvement of the spray dryer pilot plant scale in Kerry.• Subject of matter expert in spray drying technology with training responsibilities of other members of the team.• Leading scale-up and first production of new products.• Working closely with other functions such as marketing, commercial, business development & regulatory to develop integrated & innovative solutions building strong relationships.• Ensuring successful presentation/trade show interfaces with customers, representing Kerry as a key contact within the business.Achievements:• Successfully delivered on projects worth over €2 million in revenue for Kerry’s cheese powder seasoning on crisps for the Middle East market.• Successfully launched cream cheese powder core into ice cream for a global customer into Australian market.• Technically lead reformulation project for a recognized global customer with saving potential of €1 million overall. Show less

  • RD&A Senior Food Technologist

    Dec 2016 - Sept 2017

  • RD&A Technologist

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2016
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  Lion

  Jan 2018 - Sept 2020

  Food Technologist

  Role:Developing innovative milk-based NPD for the Australian market, from concept through to launch, with a focus on white milk & flavoured dairy beverages.Responsibilities:• Translating consumer & market trends into innovative product prototypes that are aligned to the business strategy and can drive commercial growth.• Running and managing pilot trials, full scale factory trials and first production supervision across Australia.• Leading cross functional engagements to ensure successful stakeholder management internally and externally across marketing, finance, manufacturing and quality.• Operating and troubleshooting instruments and pilot equipment in laboratories creating more efficient R&D operations.• Completing & maintaining accurate specifications and artwork reviews for products for both retail and foodservice according to FSANZ requirements.• Developing new and improved methods and systems for food processing, production, quality control and distribution. • Supporting the sales & marketing team with technical customer presentations, specifically in innovation & NPD.• Building & maintaining strategic partnerships with key suppliers to monitor advances in available technologies, flavours & innovative ingredients relevant to dairy beverages.• Managing and designing shelf life and sensory studies of new products.Achievements:• Successfully developed & launched several key NPDs into the Australian Market delivering +$12Mn RSV over a 2-year period.• Implemented a new ESL (extended shelf life) process in Lions largest plant which resulted cost saving benefits and process improvements for the final product.• Lead the technical elements of the first cross-collaboration project for Lion, which merged two iconic Australian brands to deliver a range of high value, consumer desired NPDs. Show less

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  H&H Group

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2023

  Global Product Development & Technology Manager

  Role:Working in the Global IMF PD team for the BNC category, developing new products for infant milk formula and probiotics Responsibilities:• Managing people and budget• Leading New Product Development globally, primarily in the field of infant nutrition• Managing the relationship with key stakeholders such as marketing, supply chain, contract manufacturers and ingredients suppliers• Leading laboratory and pilot scale trials in the scope of NPD or new technology exploration• Driving the H&H Technology Program• Coordinating the interactions with academia and technology suppliersAchievements:• Successfully developed and launched several NPD in the field of IMF and probiotics.• Established a solid and skilled NPD and Technology team in Ireland.• Lead the technology program for H&H and overdelivered on projects.• Proactively integrated the stability platform for IMF in Ireland including a sensory panel. Show less

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  Novozymes OneHealth

  Jun 2023 - now

  Product Development Manager