YOU & AHEAD
Are you bursting with ideas and excited to turn bold concepts into real products As our(Junior) Product & Innovation Manager youll help shape aheads next food innovations- hands on fast-paced and always creative. If you live and breathe food trends and want to see your ideas on shelves across Europe this might be your next move!
Join #teamahead and help us bring exciting products to life. We cant wait to meet you!
YOUR TASKS
- Support the end to end product development process - from concept to launch
- Create and manage detailed product specifications
- Review raw material specs formulas and packaging info for accuracy and compliance
- Collaborate closely with co-manufacturers suppliers and our internal Product & Innovation team
- Assist in sensory tests line trials and production approvals
- Continuously optimize product formulations with a strong focus on taste and nutrition
YOUR SKILLS
- Degree in Food Technology Nutritional Science Food Chemistry or related field
- First hands-on experience with product specifications (internship working student job or first role)
- Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills and a knack for Excel & spec systems
- A team player who enjoys working cross-functionally
- A genuine passion for nutrition food trends and smart product innovation
- Fluent language skills: English (C1) and German (at least B1) level
AND WHY AHEAD
- You already know what we do. If thats not cool we dont know what is. But if you need more convincing weve got plenty of ahead snacks and drinks in the office. Oh and we have a ping-pong table too.
- Everyone wants it we have it: The best team. Young dynamic international and ambitious. Nice events and after-work activities. Can you identify with that
- By the way were a startup: If youre looking for a greenfield creative freedom and a steep learning curve youre in the right place. We provide you with top resources for rapid knowledge growth.
- Great product:Our low-sugar snacks are simply delicious. Have you tried them yet
- Our Office:Our office is located in the heart of Hamburg. We offer the possibility of home office (2 days a week) and many other perks like a MacBook merch snacks and drinks included.
- Cool Benefits: Enjoy monthly benefits of 50 with the option to choose from Urban Sports Club Mobility or vouchers from exciting brands. We recognize the value of your well-being.
- Team offsites: Every year we organize cool offsites with the team and were already planning our next adventure. Join us and experience unforgettable offsites with the team!
YOUR NEXT STEPS WITH US
Lets get started! Heres what the application process looks like:
Send us your resume/portfolio and a few reasons why you want to be a part of ahead.
- We will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule an interview.
- After our initial meeting youll work on a small case study to give you a sense of the tasks youll be handling.
- During the case presentation youll have the chance to meet our Product & Innovation team and the founders Johannes and Philip.
- If both sides are happy you can start as soon as possible!
Just reach out to us for a chat!
CONTACT US!
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Disclaimer
ahead GmbH is an equal opportunity workplace and is devoted to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or gender identity.
About us
At ahead were transforming indulgent snacks into great-tasting better-for-you treats. Using innovative food technology we replace refined sugar and empty calories with nutrients your body actually needs. With ahead you can enjoy delicious snacks that satisfy your cravings without compromising your health.
Required Experience:
Manager