Product Manager - Food (w/m/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

#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? Deine Aufgaben mit MAXXimalem Fokus

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

Dein Skillset - Stark Wie Unser 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

Über uns

Healthy Snacking, Supplements und Lifestyle – seit über 20 Jahre erfolgreich am Markt, mehr als 1.000 Produkte, Made in Germany, gründer- und inhabergeführt, aus Hürth bei Köln in die ganze Welt. Als eines der führenden Unternehmen in der Nahrungsergänzungsmittel-Branche bieten wir nicht nur innovative und ausgezeichnete Produkte, sondern auch eine dynamische und inspirierende Arbeitsumgebung mit vielfältigen Perspektiven. Werde auch DU Teil dieser Erfolgsgeschichte, denn „Das Ziel ist das Ziel“.