Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

 

We are looking for a Trainee HR Analytics for our Human Resources Department in Maia, eligible for a professional internship (IEFP).

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support on HR analytics to translate data to contribute to decision making processes


• Support the Frulact Group employee expenses, being a key team player, in the annual Budget process, monthly Reporting and Forecast Active search on trends and benchmarks related with People Analytics and Employee´s experience


• Contribute to the team´s success, by challenging our thinking and bringing fresh and pragmatics ideas

 

PROFILE

• Degree in Economics, Management or similar


• Eligible for ATIVAR.PT internship under the IEFP measure (mandatory)


• IT skills, namely SAP (desirable but not mandatory)


• English (essential) and French as a plus


• Proficiency in excel


• Clear communication skills


• Ability to work well with employees in a highly multi-cultural environment


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Understanding the importance of dealing with sensitive data


• Creative problem solving


• Deep analytical capabilities

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FRULACT is a business group positioned as a top-ranked innovative company in the supply of added value ingredients for the food & beverage industry, focused on fruit preparations, plant-based and other specialty ingredients.

 

 

We are looking for a Finance Trainee for our Finance & Risk Department in Maia, eligible for a professional internship (IEFP) - Your main responsibilities will be:

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support to the entire financial area;


• Daily operations regarding financial and cash management activities (payments execution, bank documentation / compliance, analysis of accounts of clients and suppliers, booking accounting transactions, collections, among others);

 

PROFILE:

• Degree in economics areas (economy, finance, accounting)


• Eligible for ATIVAR.PT internship under the IEFP measure (mandatory)


• Good knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Word and Powerpoint)


• Fluent in Portuguese and English. French and German as a plus


• Teamwork & work in network


• Dynamism and Proactivity


• Resilience to make things happen


• Sense of Responsibility


• Detail orientation and strong ability to plan and organize

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Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

 

We are looking for a Supply Chain Analytics for our headquarters in Maia, Porto.

 

 

RESPONSABILITIES

• Transportation Analytics: Providing support for budget oversight and addressing cost deviations.


• Warehousing Analytics: Offering assistance in budget management and addressing cost deviations.


• Transportation: Identifying instances of cost deviation and implementing efficiency enhancements.


• S&OP | Inventory & Sales Forecast Analytics.


• Coordinating Digitalization Projects.

 

PROFILE

• Bachelor's degree in business management or supply chain (preference for Industrial Management), or a related field.


• 2+ years’ experience in data analysis or supply chain roles.


• Excellent communication in English (write and oral), French and German language is a plus.


• Proficiency in data mining, analysis, and reporting.


• Creative problem solving


• Proactivity, team spirit and conflict management.


• Flexibility and critical sense.


• High autonomy and capacity to decision-making.

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A Frulact é um grupo empresarial internacional, fundado no Porto em 1987. Atualmente, posicionamo-nos como um player inovador de topo no fornecimento de ingredientes de valor acrescentado para a indústria alimentar e de bebidas, apostando em preparados de fruta, alternativas lácteas à base de plantas, sabores líquidos e outros ingredientes especiais.

 

Somos mais de 900 Frulacteanos, levando know-how aos nossos clientes a partir dos nossos sites na Europa (Portugal, França, Alemanha e Suíça), América do Norte (Canadá) e África (Marrocos e África do Sul). A sede da Frulact está sediada na Maia, e o grupo é participado pela Ardian, uma empresa de investimento privado líder mundial.

 

 

Estamos à procura de um Talent Acquisition para o nosso Departamento de Recursos Humanos localizado na Maia.

 

 

RESPONSABILIDADES

• Garantir os processos de recrutamento e seleção para a Frulact;


• Procurar, atrair, entrevistar e selecionar candidatos de acordo com o perfil de competências definido;


• Coordenar entrevistas finais e elaborar respetivos relatórios de avaliação;


• Garantir pool de candidatos para as funções mais procuradas;


• Criar parcerias e contactos com escolas e instituições de forma a garantir rapidez de resposta e eficácia no recrutamento;


• Elaborar e implementar estratégias de identificação de candidatos, como uma iniciativa de marca do empregador;


• Garantir uma experiência positiva para os candidatos que se encontram em processo de seleção, nomeadamente ao nível de comunicações durante todo o processo de seleção (ex: respostas de não seleção);


• Garantir a aplicabilidade do processo de RGPD durante o processo de recrutamento e seleção;


• Efetuar propostas de admissão de acordo com as diretrizes do grupo e integradas no modelo de carreiras em vigor na Frulact.

 

 

PERFIL

• Licenciatura em Recursos Humanos ou similar


• Experiência em funções de recrutamento e seleção no mínimo 2/3 anos


• Experiência na utilização de fontes de pesquisa como Linkedin/recruiter


• Conhecimentos de Inglês: obrigatório


• Conhecimentos de Francês: preferencial


• Facilidade de comunicação e relacionamento interpessoal


• Capacidade de organização, planeamento e gestão de prioridades

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A Frulact é um grupo empresarial internacional, fundado no Porto em 1987. Atualmente, posicionamo-nos como um player inovador de topo no fornecimento de ingredientes de valor acrescentado para a indústria alimentar e de bebidas, apostando em preparados de fruta, alternativas lácteas à base de plantas, sabores líquidos e outros ingredientes especiais.

 

Somos mais de 900 Frulacteanos, levando know-how aos nossos clientes a partir dos nossos sites na Europa (Portugal, França, Alemanha e Suíça), América do Norte (Canadá) e África (Marrocos e África do Sul). A sede da Frulact está sediada na Maia, e o grupo é participado pela Ardian, uma empresa de investimento privado líder mundial.

 

 

Estamos à procura de um Accounts Receivable Specialist para o nosso Departamento de Financeiro localizado na Maia.

 

 

 

RESPONSABILIDADES:

• Efetuar as operações necessárias tratamento de recebimentos e cobranças:
  
  
  
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    • Verificar, conferir/conciliar os recebimentos;
    
    
    • Registar em SAP todos os recebimentos e proceder à sua contabilização;
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Estabelecer contactos diversos com clientes no sentido de fazer uma adequada gestão de cobranças de créditos vencidos;


• Solicitar diretamente aos clientes o pagamento de faturas e fornecer informação (extrato de conta corrente) sempre que solicitado e necessário;


• Gerir e analisar as contas correntes de clientes, nomeadamente antiguidade e diferença no âmbito de circularização às contas correntes;


• Preparar, acompanhar e gerir os processos de factoring e de seguros de crédito;


• Efetuar o tratamento de comissões de crédito.

 

PERFIL:

• Licenciatura em Contabilidade, Finanças, Economia ou similar;


• Experiência mínima de 2 anos em funções similares.


• Bons conhecimentos de contabilidade geral e analítica;


• Conhecimentos e experiência em SAP é condição preferencial;


• Valorizada experiência com ferramentas de Business Intelligence e Qlikview (p.e.: PowerBI);


• Domínio do MS Office; Conhecimentos avançados de Excel;


• Fluência obrigatória da língua inglesa, escrita e oral, preferência também pelo francês e alemão.


• Excelentes competências comunicacionais, facilidade de relacionamento interpessoal e de trabalho em equipa;


• Forte sentido de responsabilidade;


• Capacidade de planeamento e organização;


• Elevada capacidade de análise, sentido crítico e de resolução de problemas.

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Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

 

We are looking for a Human Resources Manager for our office in Utah, Logan.

 

 

RESPONSABILITIES

 

Reporting directly to the HR Global Head in Portugal, your mission will be:

 

• Complete responsibility for the payroll administration (ADP system)


• Perform talent acquisition and recruitment processes


• Consult / Coach employees as well as senior management on HR issues


• Ensure that HR policies and procedures are up to date and well communicated within the company


• Conduct employee onboarding and help plan training & development


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements


• Respond to human resources-related inquiries


• Monitor employee satisfaction and company culture


• Collaborate with the human resources central team to develop effective HR strategies


• Process complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, or other instances of workplace harassment and assist in any necessary investigations and disciplinary actions


• Maintain employee personnel records


• Conduct exit interviews and recommend corrective action if necessary


• Submitting monthly HR reporting to central HR


• Implement H&S procedures and be the local HR responsible for H&S topics

 

PROFILE

• Diploma in HR, Labor Law or Business Administration or related fields


• 8+ years of professional experience as a HR Manager, HR Generalist or HR Business Partner


• Strong process, project and change management skills


• Strong negotiation and relationship skills, and excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, to all levels of the business in a multicultural organization.


• Dynamic and proactive profile, oriented towards leadership and teamwork


• Act with the highest levels of ethics and integrity, promoting clarity and transparency at all levels


• Proactive, resilient, hand on, dynamic and passionate personality


• Strong autonomy, ability to carry responsibilities


• Knowledge of MS Office

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Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

 

We are looking for a Quality Manager for Frulact France.

 

 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the Quality Team in an efficient way and aligned with the procedures in place, ensuring the achievement of company objectives.


• Ensure product Quality and Food Safety throughout the process, including the control of incoming raw materials and shipped product, guaranteeing good manufacturing practices, in line with Group QFS policy and objectives.


• Train people and ensure good practices are understood and fulfilled.


• Reflect on daily task performance and impact on the production process.


• Share quality tools.


• Monitor quality & food safety system, including customer audits and visits, complaint management, and action plans resulting from them.


• Register and manage internal non-conformities investigate root causes of customer complaints and internal non-conformities.


• Responsible for the quality control laboratory.


• Monitor and carry out awareness actions in the field/at the operational level, in order to have environmental practices in compliance with the defined procedures of the Environmental Management System.

 

Education

• Degree or Master in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or related technical field.

 

Qualifications

• 3 year experience in similar role;


• Passion and interest in food safety and quality management;


• Independent, structured, and proactive working style;


• Critical thinking skills;


• Fluency in English is a pre-requisite, any other language especially French, German is a plus;


• Strong sense of responsibility, organization, and method;


• Capable of planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with Frulact goals;


• Proactivity, team spirit and conflict management;


• Proficiency in Excel and SharePoint knowledge is an additional asset;

 

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Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

 

We are looking for a CUSTOMER SERVICE for our Supply Chain Department in Kingston – Canada.

Your main responsibilities will be:

 

 

RESPONSABILITIES:

 

• Monitor, correct and guarantee sales forecast information updated in the system;


• Supply coordination: intervention ensuring that the contribution of the remaining areas of the supply chain (Procurement, Purchasing, R&D, Production, Quality) is focused on customer response;


• Keeping the customer updated on all processes related to the supply plan.


• Insertion and monitoring of customer complaints; ensure the closure and response to the customer in a timely manner;


• Inform the commercial manager of supply failures;


• Reception and launch of orders in the computer tool “order management.”;


• Change orders by classifying the respective reasons;


• Critical analysis of orders received, informing the Client Agent of unusual situations;


• Issuing invoices and other documents related to Frulact's commercial transactions, namely the respective support to export processes;


• Proceed to the customer service file;


• Reception and launch of orders in the computer tool “order management.”;


• Change orders by classifying the respective reasons;


• Critical analysis of orders received, informing the Client Agent of unusual situations;


• Issuing invoices and other documents related to Frulact's commercial transactions, namely the respective support to export processes;


• Other duties as assigned.

 

PROFILE:

 

• College diploma in Business or Administration field


• Minimum 1 year in a customer service role


• Customer Service training is considered an asset


• English proficiency is mandatory, knowledge of other languages will be a plus


• Computer proficiency in MS Office; SAP considered an asset


• Good communication


• Ability to negotiate and argue


• Proactive, resilient and team player

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Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

 

We are looking for a R&D LAB TECHNICIAN for our RDI Department in Kingston – Canada.

Your main responsibilities will be:

 

 

RESPONSABILITIES:

 

• Adhere to rules, procedures, safe work practices, health and safety standards and use of personal protective equipment;


• Report and investigate all near misses/incidents/accidents resulting in personal injury or property damage;


• Comply with Food Safety & Quality policies and procedures;


• Ensure forms and checklists properly, completely, accurately and legibly filled out;


• Preparation & execution of formulas according to the parameters defined in the technical sheet; maintaining records;


• Determination of the quantities of raw materials to be used;


• Filling out the test sheets at the level of Raw Material code and respective entry guide;


• Procurement with Raw Materials for the respective formula; raw material ingredientation;


• Ensure weighing is accurate;


• Transformation of Raw Material when necessary;


• Packing of processed fruit and storage of remaining fruit;


• Control parameters (brix; pH; viscosity; density; retained);


• Comparison (when necessary) with existing samples (refrigerator / freezer);


• Packaging identification;


• Apply the preparation to the respective base for organoleptic tests;


• Test new flavors / colours;


• Insertion of all critical information and data in the software system;


• Cross-functional responsibilities;


• Ensure the stock of raw materials (segregation of raw materials out of date) and internal stock of packaging;


• Ensure the cleaning, hygiene and tidiness of the workplace; good condition and conservation of laboratory equipment;


• All other duties as assigned.

 

PROFILE:

 

• Completion of post-secondary education in chemistry or biology and/or experience in a related industry required


• Experience working in a laboratory setting required


• Minimum 1-2 years experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting


• English proficiency is mandatory, knowledge of other languages will be a plus


• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, CCPs and Food Safety (e.g. BRC) required


• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.; be able to stand, bend, lift, twist, and turn for extended periods of time


• Must be motivated, able to multi-task and problem solve, be task and detail oriented, and work effectively in a team environment


• Must be safety and quality conscious

 

 

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Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients.

 

We are more than 900 Frulacteans, bringing know-how to our clients from our sites in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), North America (Canada) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa). Frulact’s headquarters are based in Maia, and the group is participated by Ardian, a world leading private investment company.

 

 

We are looking for a PROJECT MANAGER JUNIOR for our RDI Department in Kingston – Canada.

Your main responsibilities will be:

 

 

RESPONSABILITIES:

 

Product Development:

• Conducting technical follow ups with Clients;


• Briefing reception and analysis;


• Technical support and clarification of technical issues, if necessary;


• Formulation definition, based on Raw Materials´ availability and regulatory compliance, (further to information available on raw materials and samples, available in specific R&D software);


• Elaboration and testing of samples and formulas for Food Systems


• Testing and evaluation new Raw Material in collaboration with the Ingredient specialist


• Sample follow up, further to client feedback and formula readjustment, if required;


• Formulation adaptation, after client approval and suggestions on the use of existing recycling Finished Products (FP) to be recycled (originated from discontinued FP, industrial trials, etc);


• Raw material sample TDS request and further verification on compliance with existing regulation and internal standards (GMOs, allergens, Kosher status, etc);

 

Industrial Trails:

• Creation of FP formula and procedure, definition of all parameters (physico-chemical: final specifications, process specifications, microbiological, organoleptic) in specific D&A programs (such as FormLab, RegLabPA);


• Code request for new raw materials;


• Execution of laboratory target sample for the Industrial Department (CQ release);


• Supervising recipe upscale int production


• IT production follow up and first regular production batches, if necessary;


• Completion and / or correction and delivery of TDS and other Food Safety compliance documentation (such as allergens and GMOs), if applicable.

 

Technical Support:

• Presence at client´s visits and audits at Frulact´s facilities;


• Client´s periodic visits, status review on ongoing projects / production issues / optimisations / new projects, etc. Generation and communication of reports (internally and externally when applicable);


• Meeting with suppliers - new products (proactive presentations), technical updates, etc.

 

 

PROFILE:

 

• Higher education in Food Technology or equivalent training


• 3 years’ experience in similar role


• HACCP, CCPS and Food Safety (e.g. BRC) required


• Experience in a related industry required


• English proficiency is mandatory, knowledge of other languages will be a plus


• Domain of MS Office Tools, particulary Excel


• Knowledge in SAP


• Resilient, dynamic and agile in problem solving


• Must be motivated, able to multi-task and problem solve, be task and detail oriented, and work effectively in a team environment


• Responsible and organized

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