Grow with us and join our team as a Product Developer
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Product Developer specializing in plant-based products to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in culinary arts and food science, with a keen understanding of market trends and consumer preferences. This role involves designing, developing, and launching high-quality products that meet our company’s standards and delight our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Development: Conceptualize and develop new plant-based products from ideation to commercialization.
- Food Science Application: Utilize knowledge of food chemistry and emulsification to optimize product texture, stability, and flavour profiles.
- Develop and refine recipes/formulations, focusing on taste, texture, and nutritional profile, while adhering to food safety regulations.
- Market Research: Conduct market analysis to identify trends, consumer needs, and potential opportunities for new product development.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products adhere to food safety regulations and labeling requirements, collaborating with product information and quality assurance teams.
- Ingredient Sourcing: Identify and source sustainable high-quality ingredients that align with product goals and cost parameters.
- Testing and Quality Control: Design and conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and quality tests to ensure product consistency and performance.
- Cost Analysis: Analyse costs to ensure competitive pricing while maintaining product quality and profitability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure successful product launches and lifecycle management.
- Consumer Insights: Gather and analyse consumer feedback to refine existing products and guide future development efforts.
- Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends and technological advancements, bringing creative ideas to the product development process.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Three-to five years’ experience in Plant based product development e.g. cooking and or nutritional products.
- Strong understanding of food science principles, ingredient functionality, and culinary techniques.
- Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality assurance processes.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
- Creative thinker with a passion for innovation in food products.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience within plant-based cooking and /or nutritional products.
- Proficiency in sensory evaluation methodologies.
Apply now and join our tasty mission
Please send your CV and application in english no later than 28th of November 2024.
In case you have any questions, do not hesitate to call HR manager Susanne Ekblom Renström 0510-86009.