The main mission of the position

Leading E2E Development and implementation of new products based on input by marketing or unit head in agreed time with agreed success criteria. Modification of existing products and manufacturing processes to improve overall efficiency and profitability.

Key job responsibilities:

• Works based on the marketing requirements that are formulated in the development brief of new products and based on the requirements of the head of the department. Manages independently timeline of new development projects from E2E. Key contact to respective marketing project leader.
• High degree of independence in control of development of frozen vegetarian products.
  Is contact to factory for product/process problem solving.
• Subordinating to the Head of Unit. Has no subordinates.
• Represents the company in the selection of new raw material.
  Aligns with marketing key product attributes in terms of sensory, cost and technical feasibility until final approval.
  Coordinates the preparation of the product samples for individual markets.
• Responsible for shelf life assessment, HACCP/QMS updates, Technical acceptance, conducts regulatory assessment with respective experts of Innovation and bigger renovation projects.
  Gives input for costing of product to relevant experts
  Conducts and evaluates industrial trials.
  Industrializes product and process for commercial production
  Establishes and respects the timetable of individual projects.
  technologist in sense of line problems
• Manages documentation of products, new raw materials, development and product analyzes. Coordinating the implementation of storage tests for a new and upgraded products.
• Participates/leads Innovation and/or ideation sessions together with Marketing. Proactive participant in sensory tests
• It works closely with the production, quality, legislation, export and packaging departments as well as Event Managers. Working in SAP
• Compares competition solutions for new and innovative products as well as develops solutions for cost saving.
• Responsibility for the observance of valid legal and internal regulations in the field of hygienic safety and food safety, good manufacturing practice, work safety and environmental protection.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Degree or diploma in relevant field (biochemistry, food engineering, etc.)
• Relevant experience, two years or more
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Technical background
• Motivation and Ambition
• Logical and investigative mind
• Written and oral communication skills

What we can offer?

• 25 days of vacation per year
• An annual bonus of up to 10% of your annual gross basic salary
• Employer's contribution to pension or life insurance after three months of employment
• Subsidized meals
• Cafeteria benefit system
• Other benefits compliant with employer's internal regulations
• 5 Flexi Days

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Cell phone
• Discount on company products / services
• Notebook
• Contributions to the pension / life insurance
• Meal tickets / catering allowance
• Holidays 5 weeks
• Educational courses, training
• Company catering
• Cafeteria
• Contribution to sport / culture / leisure
• Education allowance
• Sick days
• Dedicated time for innovations