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Full-Stack Data Scientist

La Lorraine Bakery Group
Full-time
On-site
Ninove, Ninove, Belgium

As a Full-Stack Data Scientist within our Factory of the Future (FotF) Digital Program, you will play a key role in transforming our manufacturing processes through data-driven innovation and machine learning. Based in the Group Data & Analytics team, you’ll work together with our cross-functional FotF-team at the intersection of IT, OT, and our plant operation, collaborating with production teams across our business units to bring Industry 4.0 to life.



Function


  • You translate strategic goals into smart, actionable solutions that boost plant performance using data analytics and machine learning.
  • You collaborate in a cross-functional FotF team (4–8 experts) with engineers, technologists, and operators to improve energy use, product quality, and line capacity.
  • You design and implement AI-driven advisory systems using tools like Grafana or PowerBI, or integrate directly with control systems.
  • You tackle complex challenges in the baking industry and develop innovative, data-based solutions for performance and sustainability.
  • You co-create breakthrough technologies with external partners such as equipment suppliers, startups, and universities.
  • You engage with plant managers, operators, analysts, and IT to align on needs, share insights, and drive process improvements.
  • You support international digital projects by coordinating deliverables, milestones, risks, and resources.
  • You Make a real impact on the shop floor by turning data into decisions that matter.


Your Profile


  • You hold a degree in a relevant field (e.g. Automation, Computer Science, Engineering, or Machine Learning) and have 3+ years of experience applying advanced analytics in manufacturing.
  • You write clean, efficient code in Python and SQL, and are familiar with cloud platforms (preferably Azure), DataBricks, and MLOps practices.
  • You know how to prepare and engineer manufacturing data for predictive models, and can deploy ML solutions into production.
  • You’re skilled at visualizing insights for both operators (Grafana) and management (PowerBI), and translating complex analysis into clear, actionable advice.
  • You’re a pragmatic problem-solver with a passion for food production, and fluent in Dutch and English.
  • You are willing to travel (primarily within Europe) for short or longer-term assignments.


Our Offer


  • You will join an international family business with a strong long-term vision, where more than 5,300 enthusiastic colleagues work together, driven by five strong values.
  • We invest in a happy work environment through various sports and team events.
  • You can literally taste our passion every day through our fresh and innovative top-quality products.
  • You will contribute to building a better world, as sustainability is high on our company’s agenda.
  • You will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a highly dynamic environment. Our LLBG Academy supports you in becoming the best version of yourself.
  • A competitive financial package, including one day of remote work, meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, a company car, and 10 extra vacation days on top of the statutory leave.
  • You will have the space to roll up your sleeves, take initiative, and truly make a difference.