Product Development Manager m/w/d

Thai Union Germany, with the brands Rügen Fisch, Hawesta, Lysell, and Ostsee Fisch, is a significant and traditional company in the fish industry. Our locations in northern Germany (Sassnitz/Rügen, Rostock/Bentwisch, and Hamburg) and the unique combination of stability and dynamism form the basis for meeting customer requirements with the highest flexibility, quality, and speed. Our corporate culture is characterized by short decision-making processes, where our employees have the opportunity to contribute and take on responsibility. Additionally, as part of the Thai Union Group, the world\’s largest producer of canned tuna, Thai Union Germany is also strongly active in the international arena. To strengthen our team in Sassnitz, we are looking for a new member as soon as possible Product Development Manager (m/f/d) Your tasks: Leading the Product Development team with focusing on the growth of competences, preparing the Individual development plans, Managing the development of shelf stable New Products from concept through to launch for Branded and private Label Actively participate and contribute in building the strategic product development plans for Thai Union product portfolio (innovation, renovation, extension, value engineering) Allocate the appropriate resources and provide technical expertise and support to the Core Project Teams, Support and lead the scaling of innovations as well as the development and validation of prototypes. Participate in industrial test runs (e.g., Manufacturing Batch, Half Day Run) including risk analyses (HACCP) before product launches. Analyze and optimize processes to improve product costs, quality, and implement new technologies. Collaborate with Thai Union Innovation Hub in the Netherlands to implement innovations and ensure smooth industrialization. Your profile: Completed degree in Food Science or a comparable field, with at least 3-5 years of experience in the food industry Experience in product development, an R&D or NPD environment Good sensory skills and knowledge of working in food quality systems like IFS / BRC Problem-solving skills with analytical abilities and basic statistical knowledge Project management skills and experience working with Microsoft Office 365, ideally also SAP Management experience in a team-oriented workplace, preferred ability to lead and develop team staff members Good communication skills and teamwork abilities Availability to Travel between European factories of TU Germany Teamwork skills, proactive working style, curious spirit Fluency in German and English Ability to adapt and manage multiple ongoing projects Our offer: Subsidy for job ticket Long-term career prospects in an international corporate group Flexible working hours One day per week home office option Performance-based compensation Company pension scheme Free parking