Product Developer (f/m/d)

Mudcake; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading food innovation company in Munich is seeking an experienced product developer with a Master's Degree in Food Technology. The role includes developing innovative chocolate products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing manufacturing processes. This position emphasizes sustainability in the food industry and requires fluent English and German communication skills.

Leistungen

Competitive Salary

Flexible Working Hours

Regular Team Events

Daily Free Lunch

Daily Free Snacks

30 Days Holiday

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in product development in the confectionery industry.
• Strong understanding of chocolate processing.

Aufgaben

• Develop new ChoViva products from concept to market.
• Collaborate with teams to create new products.
• Optimize formulations for manufacturing.
• Conduct scale-up trials in-house and on-site.
• Provide technical support to customers.

Kenntnisse

Passion for chocolate and confectionary products

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Hands-on mentality

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Food Technology or related area

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Planet A Foods – Software Engineering, Product • Munich, Germany

Posted 6+ months ago

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Our mission

At Planet A Foods, we are revolutionizing the food industry to protect the planet we love. by perfecting centuries-old fermentation technology, we offer healthier alternatives and can save up to 500 Mt of CO2 per year. We created the world’s first 100% cocoa-free chocolate called ChoViva. ChoViva tastes amazing with a solid snap and smooth melt as well as roasty notes and a subtle sweetness. It is completely natural, gluten-free, vegan and made with only seven ingredients. Choviva allows for a breathtakingly low carbon & water footprint, contributing towards the mitigation of deforestation and exploitation of child labour.

Your Tasks

• Develop new and innovative ChoViva products that meet consumer needs, from concept to market launch, ensuring product quality and functionality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations and procurement to create new products and implement new processes
• Optimize product formulations and processes for large scale manufacturing and improve product performance
• Coordinate and conduct scale up trials in-house and at co-manufacturing sites
• Provide technical support and training to our customers and partners, including on-site production line trials

Your profile

• Passion for chocolate and confectionary products with a strong hands on mentality
• Master’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Process Engineer or related area with experience in industry
• +3 years of experience in product development and formulation in the confectionery industry, with a focus on chocolate and strong understanding of chocolate processing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and interact with customers
• Availability and willingness to travel to customer and co-manufacturing sites as needed
• Fluent in English and German

How we hire at Planet A Foods

Joining the Planet A Foods team is a commitment to our core values. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we embed fairness and equity in our inclusive recruitment and hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and proactively embed fairness and equity into an inclusive recruitment and hiring process.

Our Values

• Fellowship: We share a great vision that can only be achieved as a team. We prefer enabling others to succeed instead of ego.
• On Discovery: We stay curious to explore, improve and create new realities beyond the ordinary.
• Creating impact: We aim to build a better world. Science is at our heart, and we progress with passion.
• Just do it: We take a first step rather than standing still; words are nothing without action.

Why us?

Our hierarchy is flat and communication direct, which means we operate and learn fast as a team. You can expect the following:

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Working Hours
• Regular Team Events
• Daily Free Lunch + Free Drinks
• Daily Free Snacks (including Choviva!)
• Fresh Fruit + Vegetables
• A Personalized Macbook Pro
• Entitled to 30 Days Holiday
• Your normal workplace is our office/lab, to build a strong culture through in-person collaboration

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We consider all applications equally. We strongly encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups in tech to apply.

About Us

Planet A Foods is dedicated to achieving an audacious, rewarding mission. We upcycle clean ingredients with state-of-the-art biotechnology and flavor science to create a family of foods focused on just, circular, and waste-free outcomes. Exciting challenges lie ahead — join us on our mission!