Are you a dynamic professional seeking new horizons in the global food industry? Look no further!

Join our client, an innovative, fast-growing company, a leader in value-added food products, especially within the meat sector. Our client offers unparalleled opportunities for career advancement and development at every level of their organization. Fluent proficiency in both German and English is a must. Step into a world of growth, innovation, and limitless possibilities with our client. Embrace the challenge, drive transformation, and be at the forefront of shaping the future of food. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, seize this opportunity now!

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‍You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Set up and steering of divers Product Development (PD) projects within the facilities in Western Germany and the Netherlands. Develop new products and / or to improve and adapt existing products according to strategic plans
• Leads product development projects or participates in bigger projects, acts as knowledge base and sparring partner in special projects
• Develops new and continuously reviews existing products that these meet agreed client and customer standards
• Ensures a proper documentation on product specifications in databases
• Coordinates the creation of high quality hand samples
• Coordinates and supports the compliant introduction and set up of new products into production in cooperation with production team;
• Plans, organizes and executes line tests
• Initiates process optimization projects
• Develops and ensures the implementation of European guidelines and policies to meet standards in product development activities, this includes standards in documentation, product specification production support, support during audits in the facilities for PD section
• Ensures sufficient data for internal / external product specifications is collected and shared with interfaces e.g. for packaging information, recipes and product specifications
• Develops product strategies and innovative products in alignment with other stakeholders as Sales, etc. or by deriving results of market research activities, benchmarking, etc.
• Leads, participates and supports in workshops and roadshows (internally and with customers, suppliers) or conferences

What's required?

• Degree in food technology or comparable
• Several years of professional experience in production & process of meat and meat products
• Experience in product development, processing and production of convenience products as well as consumer insight
• Good understanding of production processes
• Developing of new and modification of existing products
• Work fluently in English and German
• Knowledge of HACCP, IFS or FSCC22000
• Willingness for business trips - appr. 10% of travelling activities depending on projects

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What's in it for you?

€60,000.00

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Do you think you fit the criteria?

Want to find out more about the role?

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(ID 051)

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