Summary
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A senior product development professional is needed to lead innovation projects, optimize formulations, oversee prototypes, and support manufacturing processes while meeting quality standards.
Highlights
Senior innovation role with responsibility for developing new products, leading technical projects, and improving production processes.
Description
The Senior Expert Product Development is responsible for the development of innovative non-alcoholic products mainly in the beverage sector for the European area, i.e.
development of prototypes up to the supervision of the initial production in compliance with internal and legal guidelines.
In this role you are responsible for the following main tasks:
Product Development:
Develop and optimize beverage recipes using raw materials, compounds, and syrupsLead prototype creation and supervise scale-up and first production runsEnsure compliance with internal standards and European food legislation
Project Management & Innovation:
Manage technical development projects independently, including planning, execution, and documentationDrive continuous improvement and cost optimization (COGS) initiativesBenchmark technical solutions against market standards and trends
Laboratory & Technical Operations:
Prepare samples and conduct mixing trials at lab and pilot scaleConduct and evaluate stability and shelf-life testsMaintain lab equipment and manage raw material inventory
Documentation & Compliance:
Create and maintain raw material specifications, manufacturing instructions, and SAP master dataEnsure adherence to GMP, internal procedures, work safety, and environmental regulations
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Interface with Marketing, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Legal departmentsCollaborate with suppliers and external partners (e.g., universities, associations)Share best practices and support international R&D coordination
Sensory & Quality Evaluation:
Participate in sensory panels and quality evaluationsEvaluate new raw materials and support supplier qualification
Was dich zur idealen Besetzung macht:
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Beverage Technology or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)6–10 years of experience in beverage development or a comparable technical role within the food and beverage industry Proven track record in beverage development with broad technical expertise and demonstrated success in bringing products from concept to market Strong knowledge of European food legislation and European beverage marketsProficiency in MS Office and SAPFluent in English and German, both written and spokenWillingness to travel internationally and to be regularly present at our Nieder-Olm site
Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have)
Deep expertise in beverage compounds and emulsion technologies, covering formulation design, process development, and commercial applicationExtensive experience in zero- and reduced-sugar beverage development, including sweetening strategies, fortification, and nutrition-focused product conceptsComprehensive knowledge of beverage stability mechanisms and stabilisation technologies, ensuring product quality and shelf-life performance
Benefits:
KantineFirmeneventscorporate benefitsDU-Kultur & flache Hierarchienflexible Arbeitszeiten
