Product Manager - Food (w/m/d)

IronMaxx Nutrition; Hürth; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

IronMaxx Nutrition in Germany is seeking a Product Development professional to shape next-generation Bars & Snacks. You will turn consumer trends, market opportunities and creative ideas into products that stand out on the shelf and perform in everyday life.

From concept to market launch, you will own projects, coordinate with suppliers, quality, purchasing, marketing and sales, and refine recipes, ingredients and packaging to meet LMIV and European food law while delivering taste and

Qualifikationen

• Degree or equivalent in food science or related field.
• 1-3 years in product development or category management in food.
• Solid LMIV and European food law knowledge.
• Strong taste, texture and calculation understanding.

Aufgaben

• Develop innovative protein bars and snacks from concept to market launch.
• Identify trends and translate insights into new concepts.
• Coordinate with suppliers, QA and packaging teams.
• Review ingredients and packaging texts to ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Experience in product development

LMIV knowledge

Fluent English

Business German

Strong ownership

Ausbildung

Degree in food technology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

#BEcomeMAXX

Do you know what makes people reach for a snack again and again? The perfect texture, an unexpected flavor, strong nutritional values—or all three?

#BEcomeMAXX

Do you know what makes people reach for a snack again and again? The perfect texture, an unexpected flavor, strong nutritional values—or all three?

At IronMaxx, you will help shape the next generation of Bars & Snacks. You will turn consumer trends, market opportunities and creative ideas into products that stand out on the shelf and perform in everyday life.

From the first concept to the final product, you will take real ownership and work closely with suppliers, quality, purchasing, marketing and sales. Your goal: create bars and snacks that combine functionality, convenience and outstanding taste.

Ready to turn strong ideas into products people love? Then #BEcomeMAXX.

Ready to perform? Your tasks with MAXXimum focus

Product Development

• Develop innovative protein bars, functional snacks, bites, cookies, wafers and related concepts
• Manage projects from the initial idea and sampling through calculation to market launch
• Optimize existing products regarding taste, texture, nutrition, ingredients, packaging and cost
• Coordinate tastings, product trials and optimization rounds

Trends & Portfolio

• Identify relevant consumer, flavor, ingredient and packaging trends
• Conduct market and competitor analyses
• Translate insights into new product concepts and portfolio opportunities
• Support the continuous development of the Bars & Snacks category

Suppliers & Project Coordination

• Identify and manage manufacturers, suppliers and development partners
• Coordinate timelines, responsibilities and information across internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct price inquiries and product calculations
• Participate in supplier meetings, production trials and industry events

Regulatory & Quality

• Review recipes, ingredients, nutritional values, claims and packaging texts
• Ensure compliance with LMIV and European food law
• Maintain product specifications, master data and relevant documentation
• Support quality management and continuous product improvement

Your Skillset - As Strong As Our Protein

• Degree or vocational qualification in food technology, food science, ecotrophology, nutritional science or a comparable field
• 1 - 3 years of experience in product development, product management or category management within the food industry
• Experience with bars, snacks, functional foods or sports nutrition is highly desirable
• Very good knowledge of the LMIV and European food law
• Strong understanding of ingredients, sensory properties, production processes and product calculations
• Passion for taste, textures, consumer trends and innovative product concepts
• Structured, analytical and solution-oriented working style
• Strong ownership, organizational skills and commercial awareness
• Fluent English and business German

About Us

Quality & Innovations from IronMaxx® Nutrition

Premium sports nutrition - Designed in Germany!

Producing the best sports nutrition worldwide is the goal of IronMaxx®.

The production of highly efficient sports nutrition of the best quality and the constant further development of our products led to the award of the State Prize for Excellent Food Quality by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. However, this is no reason for us to rest on our laurels - we are constantly working with the greatest passion to offer you supplements that inspire, work and taste great! The integration of the latest study results and the evaluation of practical field research in cooperation with professional sports clubs and our customers have led to permanent innovation in the development of new sports and fitness nutrition at IronMaxx® Nutrition since the company was founded in 2004.

In addition to the basics of sports nutrition in the areas of strength/endurance, muscle building and diet, this includes effective nutritional supplements for health and prevention, intelligent new combinations of active ingredients and improved dosage forms, such as our Tricaps®.

In the area of protein products, for example, IronMaxx® has set a milestone in the evolution of the latest sports nutrition products with the development of water-based protein powders in over 31 flavors. The sweet spread with the world's highest protein content, IronMaxx® Protein Creme, also comes from us.

Designed in Germany - as a German sports nutrition manufacturer, IronMaxx® is also committed to outstanding quality and seamless quality control.

High performance - the goal is the goal.

Well-known professional clubs, such as the eight‑time German ice hockey champions, the "Kölner Haie", or the traditional handball club VfL Gummersbach with its unique success story, have relied for years on the efficient sports nutrition from IronMaxx® and on our expertise in the use and mode of action of nutritional supplements.

While in many areas of life the "path is often proclaimed as the goal", our customers usually have a very clear idea of their "dream body" and its desired performance. This passion to achieve their personal goal is something we share with all our partners and customers - be it an athletic body, achieving new personal bests, reducing body weight or achieving sporting team success.

IronMaxx® products have therefore become an integral part of the product range of many European fitness studios, wholesalers, pharmacies and body stores in recent years due to their high quality.