Product Developer

As a Product Developer in infant nutrition, you will participate in product development projects, from recipe design to implementation in production. Are you our new colleague?

Your activities

As a Product Developer in infant nutrition, you will participate in product development projects, from recipe design to implementation in production.

You will be part of the Product Formulations Team at a global leader in the infant nutrition industry. You will play an important role in projects and activities focused on the development or improvement of baby products with a global customer scope. Infant nutrition is one of the most complex and demanding product categories. As a Product Developer, you will be responsible for the development and updating of products in accordance with legislation, product briefings, internal (nutritional) guidelines, and R&D objectives. You ensure continuous improvement of the internal processes and results and You will work closely with your colleagues to ensure quality and compliance.

Our team

You will be part of the Product Formulations Team—a close-knit and international group where collaboration is key, but you’ll also be expected to work independently.

Ausnutria is a professional, fast-growing, and internationally operating dairy group. We employ more than 800 people in the Netherlands across three production sites in Kampen, Leeuwarden, and Heerenveen, and our head office in Zwolle. Together, we are part of Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd., based in Hong Kong.

With our own brand Kabrita (based on goat milk), we provide parents worldwide with high-quality infant and toddler nutrition. In addition to producing and selling our own branded products, Ausnutria also offers private label and contract manufacturing services to companies looking to market their own products. Our client base includes many leading companies in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

At Ausnutria, were always looking for the next step toward improvement: realistic and ambitious. This is how we work together towards a healthy future to nourish life and growth.

You are the fit if

• A Master’s degree in Nutritional Science/Food Technology or another relevant scientific field (e.g. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biology);
• At least 3-5 years of work experience in product development (preferably dairy, infant nutrition, chemistry or pharma);
• A precise, result-oriented personality;
• Affinity with data management systems and software tools; preferably proficient in Excel, including the creation of macros;
• A good command of English, preferably also Dutch;
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset, not afraid to do things differently;
• Ability to work independently, quick to learn, shows initiative and amibition, thinks ahead, and can make decisions;
• Positive and a real teamplayer.

Rewards & Benefits

• Working at our organization means being part of a company with an open and supportive culture;
• A hybrid working environment requiring two days per week on-site;
• 25 vacation days, with the option to buy five additional days;
• We offer you a vitality contribution of € 200,00 or a discount on your sports membership through Bedrijfsfitness Nederland.
• A monthly salary between €4.300 - €6.600 gross (based on 40 hours per week);
• Teamwork is key to success, with a healthy mix of drive, engagement, knowledge, humor, and collaboration being highly valued;
• Plenty of opportunities to develop your talents, contribute to improvements, and grow personally and professionally. Contributing to our growth means long-term career perspective.

We are looking forward to meeting you!