Bolsius is a family-owned company and one of the world's leading candle manufacturers. This makes us a major player in the Home Ambiance category in over 50 countries. Headquartered in Schijndel, here the strategy is determined, innovations developed and tested before entering the international playing field. Bolsius has its own production sites in Poland and the Netherlands (Roermond). In addition, there are a number of local sales organizations. In recent years, Bolsius' proposition has successfully expanded from 'candle maker' to a full-fledged Home Ambiance brand with an emphasis on design, performance and sustainability. The strategy for the coming years is to further grow the Bolsius brand, within existing channels and customers, and beyond. As an employer, Bolsius combines the best of both worlds: an enterprising family business and a professional and internationally oriented culture. The organization increasingly works in cross-functional teams. Bolsius has an inspiring working environment; you will get plenty of room to develop yourself, among other things by following specific training course and challenging tasks. Your ambitions are our ambitions: doing what you are good at and getting better at it, to make a lasting contribution to the business.

Bolsius believes it is important to pay attention to diversity, inclusion and equality. Every person is unique. We want everyone to feel welcome, safe and accepted, especially as an employee. We are convinced that attention for these topics leads to better performance, different perspectives and creativity. We strive for a working environment and culture in which all employees feel comfortable and can develop themselves fully.

THE ROLE
Hoogeland-Kristen, located in Roermond, has been building its rich history in the artisanal production of quality candles since 1770. As the Business Unit Church Candles (BUCC, part of Bolsius), we have always focused on producing and supplying candles and related products to churches, monasteries, crematoria, and funeral centers. Now, we are also applying our expertise to the luxury segment of the market by producing exclusive candles. The launch of our first collection is scheduled for 2025. With our motivated multidisciplinary team, we guarantee innovation, unparalleled quality, and service. As an R&D Product Technologist, you play a crucial role in shaping the future of our exclusive candle collection, developed in collaboration with leading design studios. Approximately 90% of our future activities are expected to focus on the luxury segment, with an emphasis on a varied assortment of exclusive, limited edition candles. As R&D Product Technologist, you will report directly to the General Manager and work closely with colleagues from Marketing, Sales, and Production.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Your role as the driving force behind innovation includes the following responsibilities:
• Leading and executing innovation projects to renew our high-end candle collection.
• Experimenting out-of-the-box with raw materials, compositions, and formulas, making use of our partly renewed machinery.
• Continuously improving and professionalizing our production processes, in collaboration with the production leader.
• Defining quality standards and formula management to exceed customer expectations.
• Actively implementing the Bolsius sustainability strategy (Bolsius is B Corp certified).
• Collaborating with experts within R&D and Procurement of Bolsius (Schijndel) to share knowledge and achieve strategic advantages.
• Supporting Sales with substantive advice on specific customer cases or requests.

REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for someone who has completed a relevant Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree, such as Chemical Technology or Chemical Engineering (or related) and who has gained experiences in a similar position. We are more than open to a fresh perspective on our products, so experience in the development and production of candles is not a must. Also you have analytical and strategic thinking, pragmatic (hands-on) approach, you are innovative, quality-oriented, strong in collaboration and persuasion, driven, planning and organizing, big-picture perspective. You have a good command of the Dutch and English language in speech and writing (German is a plus). And you excel in a “start-up-like dynamic”, supported by the knowledge and resources of the Bolsius Group.

BOLSIUS OFFERS
Hoogeland-Kristen falls under the HR and compensation system of the Bolsius Group, ensuring access to developmental  opportunities and excellent employment terms. These include:
• The flexibility to work part-time or full-time (32 to 40 hours per week).
• Up to 2 days of remote work per week in case of a full-time schedule, alongside flexible work arrangements.
• A competitive salary tailored to your level of experience.
• 33 vacation days per year (based on a 40-hour workweek).
• A solid pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development through training and courses.
• A volunteer program with one workday per year allocated.
• Discounts on gym memberships and health insurance.
• Various company outings and enjoyable activities with colleagues.

INTERESTED?
Send your application with a motivation letter and CV via the button "solliciteren" to Bolsius Nederland B.V., Attn. Caroline Hulshoff, Group HR Lead: hr@nl.bolsius.com