Verdener Keks- und Waffelfabrik Hans Freitag GmbH & Co. KG is an owner-managed family business in Verden that has been producing fine baked goods with great care and love for more than 76 years. We produce around 130 different biscuit and wafer products in bags and other packaging and market them nationally and internationally.

Product Development Employee (m/f/d)

We are currently looking for full-time support for our company.

Your tasks:

• Collaborating on the development of new products and the optimization of existing recipes – from the initial idea to market launch.
• Working closely with the production, quality management, sales, and purchasing departments on the implementation of product developments.
• Carrying out baking tests on the production facilities and evaluating and documenting technical feasibility
• Selecting and testing new raw materials in coordination with purchasing and quality management

What you should bring with you:

• A completed apprenticeship or degree in food technology or similar – preferably with additional qualifications (e.g., food technician)
• Several years of experience in industrial food production, ideally with a focus on product development
• Technical understanding of processes and machines
• Confident use of MS Office and ERP systems
• Structured, solution-oriented approach to work, ability to work in a team, and enjoyment of collaboration

What you can look forward to:

• Permanent position with development opportunities and comprehensive training
• Attractive pay in accordance with the confectionery industry pay scale in pay grade G1 starting at €3,899.50, as well as annual pay increases in accordance with the pay scale
• Christmas bonus equal to one month's salary, as well as annual pay increases in accordance with the pay scale
• 30 days of vacation per year and additional vacation pay, as well as two days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Comprehensive collective agreement and voluntary company pension scheme

Have we sparked your interest?

Then please send your application (including at least a cover letter and resume) to:
Verdener Keks und Waffelfabrik Hans Freitag GmbH & Co. KG
Ms. Sarah Höfker via bewerbung@hans-freitag.de