Product Manager (m/f/d) – Bars & Chocolate

IronMaxx Nutrition GmbH & Co. KG; Hürth; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading nutrition company in Hürth is seeking an innovative Product Developer to join their team. You will focus on formulating and optimizing new protein and chocolate bars while collaborating closely with production partners. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Technology or a related field, significant experience in confectionery development, and strong technical expertise in product formulation. This role offers the chance to shape the future of sports nutrition and work in an exciting, dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Professional experience in bar, chocolate, or confectionery development mandatory.
• Experience in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Knowledge of food law and labeling regulations is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize new products in sports nutrition.
• Independently design new product concepts.
• Coordinate closely with production facilities for approvals.

Kenntnisse

Strong technical understanding of formulations

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving mentality

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition Science

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

#BEcomeMAXX

Shape the future of sports nutrition – innovative, technical, and international! You’re passionate about functional snacks, protein bars and premium ingredients? Then join our team and help us develop the next generation of protein and chocolate bars – in close collaboration with our Polish production partners. In this key role, you’ll act as both a creative product innovator and a technical project lead, ensuring the perfect balance between formulation, production, and quality.

Your skillset - as strong as our protein

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition Science or a comparable field
• Professional experience in bar, chocolate, or confectionery development (mandatory)
• Strong technical understanding of formulations, textures, processes, and production technologies
• Experience in collaboration with international internal and external partners
• Fluent in English and ideally polish-language skills
• Confident user of MS Office; experience with ERP systems is an advantage
• Knowledge of food law and labeling regulations (LMIV, Health Claims) is a plus
• Highly structured and organized working style with attention to detail
• Excellent communicator and proactive problem-solver with strong ownership mentality

Ready to perform? Your tasks with MAXXimum focus

• Develop and optimize new products in the field of sports nutrition and functional food (protein bars, chocolate bars, low-sugar and vegan snacks)
• Independently design and implement new product concepts and assortment extensions
• Provide technical guidance in recipe formulation, texture optimization, and process improvement
• Coordinate and communicate closely with production facilities – including product sampling, technical approvals, and production support
• Conduct and evaluate tastings to ensure product quality and flavor optimization
• Perform market and trend research to identify innovations in sports nutrition and confectionery
• Manage product development projects from idea to launch (recipes, pricing, specifications, calculations)
• Select and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring stable and efficient supply chains
• Review and approve product specifications, claims, and declarations in line with regulations
• Maintain product master data and support quality-related documentation and processes
• Attend trade fairs, tastings, and supplier visits