This is a pivotal international role within the R&D team, working with a product category team to develop and manage the creation of new, dynamic and exciting snacking products across brand and RTB-PLB within Intersnack. You will apply market knowledge and passion for food into inspirational ideas that will enhance the existing range of products as well as using your creative flair to develop new concepts. You will support the Product- & Process Development Managers to establish new Processes and Technologys and develop robust process specifications to produce products according the consumer demands, ensuring costs, line efficiency, no losses and high quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve snack products and manufacturing processes based on consumer and customer needs

• Support innovation projects by translating food trends into new product concepts

• Collaborate with R&D teams, suppliers, and technical experts to drive product and process development

• Plan, execute, and evaluate product and production trials, including reporting and analysis

• Support the implementation of new technologies, analytical methods, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards

• Partner with Purchasing and Operations to approve raw materials and optimize product performance

• Monitor market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Food Science, Food Technology or Food Process Engineering

• First experience in Product Development, Process Development, Food R&D, or Food Manufacturing

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for data-driven decision-making

• Creative, consumer-focused mindset combined with curiosity for new technologies and processes

• Knowledge of food industry standards, quality systems, and food safety regulations

• Excellent communication and project management skills

• Experience in working in an european workculture

• Fluent in English, good German understanding

• Willingness to travel up to 20% on an occasional basis

• This role is located in Düsseldorf - living close to Düsseldorf is mandatory

• Drivers license B

Working with us

Intersnack has become one of Europe’s leading savoury snacks producers by ‘creating happy snacking moments’ in people’s lives. Being privately owned, we operate with a long-term view and commit ourselves to a more sustainable world.

Successful and sustainably growing, we generated sales of more than 4.6 billion euros in 2025. We now have 12 regional Management Units with more than 40 production sites in Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand and a total workforce of more than 15,000 people.

What we will offer

An enjoyable, broad and fulfilling role with one of Europe’s biggest savory snacks producers. The chance to grow in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, as well recognized to your individuality, welcoming your views, and celebrating your growth. Naturally we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, but also the opportunity to stand out for your professionalism and performance, moving forward in a challenging environment that supports each individual team member to achieve their very best. And a place to securely develop your career as part of a business that cares about the wellbeing of all its people and understands that work-life balance is fundamental to success. At Intersnack, we value and cherish diversity for the power and potential it creates. We have extraordinary team spirit, empower our people to take ownership for what they do and challenge each other to improve. Because we know that, to become a big player, you need to master being a team player first.