Blender – Liquid Manufacturing Specialist

About the role

The Blender is responsible for converting raw materials into ready‑to‑package cider beverages while ensuring quality, safety and efficiency throughout the manufacturing cycle. This position works closely with production, quality and safety teams to maintain Heineken standards and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Perform sensory evaluation of raw materials, water and intermediate liquids to guarantee quality consistency.
• Execute blending calculations and accurately load input quantities into blends.
• Monitor critical control points (CCPs) and operational prerequisite programs (OPRPs) to ensure food‑safety compliance.
• Control liquid conversion efficiency (speed, cost, quality) and identify root causes of equipment or process issues.
• Participate in TPM activities, cellar DCS operations and waste‑minimisation programs.
• Support safety policies, report incidents and uphold confidentiality of product formulations.

Required profile

• Experience in liquid manufacturing or beverage production environments.
• Strong understanding of sensory evaluation and food‑safety standards.
• Ability to analyse process data, identify root causes and drive continuous‑improvement projects.
• Commitment to safety, quality and environmental sustainability.

Required skills

• Blending calculators
• Sensory evaluation techniques
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Continuous‑improvement methodologies
• Root‑cause analysis
• Cellar DCS operation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global beverage leader.
• Engagement in sustainability and efficiency projects.
• Collaborative environment focused on safety and quality.