Product & Process Developer Specialised Nutrition and Beverages

• Independent execution of development projects, from concept creation through raw material selection to production readiness, while observing food law regulations
• Conducting tests on the pilot plant as well as large-scale trials in production, with subsequent evaluation
• Supporting production during the commissioning of new manufacturing and filling lines, as well as the standardisation of processes
• Product and process development for primarily liquid specialised nutrition/FSMP infant nutrition, ready-to-drink beverages, and protein drinks, as well as meal replacements.
• Value analysis and further development of existing products and their production processes
• Electronic documentation of development results and data maintenance of materials
• Managing crossfunctional interfaces within the company
• Coordinator for collaboration with customers, suppliers, purchasing and marketing/sales on quality and development matters

Requirements

• A degree in Food Technology or a comparable field or qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in food product development. Specialised nutrition, FSMP, infant nutrition, dairy, functional foods, sports & performance nutrition or supplements, would be ideal.
• Knowledge in innovation and project management.
• Fundamentals in food law
• Independent working style and high conceptual competence
• Creativity, flexibility and team capability
• Strong problem-solving and assertiveness skills
• Good English language skills - German skills or the willingness to learn German are required

Benefits

• A stable and varied workplace
• Challenging and diverse activities
• Collaboration in a successful company
• Good, collegial working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• Remuneration according to the collective agreement for employees in cooperative dairies. Willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and professional experience.
• Employee discounts and benefits