T

The Quality Group

Sports nutrition products through tech-enabled operations

Team Lead Product Development - Product Development Bars

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHamburg, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in food technology, food chemistry, nutritional sciences, ecotrophology, or comparable training with relevant industry experience.
  • At least 5–8 years of professional experience developing protein, functional, or snack bars.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams or complex development projects.
  • Deep understanding of formulation development, ingredient functionality, texture, stability, and shelf life.
  • Experience with product scale-up and industrial implementation.
  • Proficiency in sensory evaluation and product optimization.
  • Business-fluent German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the bar development team functionally and disciplinarily, and develop employees through coaching and feedback.
  • Own the strategic development of the bar portfolio in close coordination with management, marketing, and operations.
  • Prioritize development projects and plan team resources and capacity.
  • Lead end-to-end product development projects from initial concept through formulation and scale-up to launch.
  • Develop and optimize formulations for taste, texture, functionality, and stability.
  • Evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and manufacturing processes and implement them technically.
  • Ensure shelf-life stability, product quality, and reproducible results.
  • Work closely with production partners on scale-up and industrialization.
  • Serve as the technical contact for procurement, quality, regulatory, and supply chain teams.
  • Build and develop strategic supplier and producer relationships.
  • Develop and standardize development, testing, and documentation processes.
  • Ensure high quality, safety, and occupational health standards.
  • Assess and resolve technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle.

Desired Qualifications

  • Structured and independent working style, decisiveness, and a hands-on approach combined with strategic thinking.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • High quality, safety, and responsibility awareness.

About the Company

The Quality Group

Sports nutrition products through tech-enabled operations

The Quality Group makes sports nutrition and healthy-eating products for customers focused on health and performance. Its products deliver targeted nutrition to support health and athletic goals, backed by a scalable supply chain and strict quality control. The company differentiates itself with an agile, pragmatic culture built on a Code of Conduct and strong ethical standards. Its goal is to provide high-quality nutrition and healthy options while growing responsibly and adapting to market needs.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Elmshorn, Germany
Founded
2021

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at The Quality Group

See more jobs