Product Development Manager in Trier bei JT International Germany GmbH

JTI is a leading international tobacco and vaping company with operations in more than 130 countries and world-renowned brands such as Winston, Camel and American Spirit.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we employ over 46,000 people across the globe. In Germany, we are the largest employer in the tobacco industry. Around 1,800 employees at the Trier factory site and the Research & Development Center with global functions ensure the high quality of our products with great commitment. Our factory in Trier exports all over the world, sets quality standards and makes it one of JTI's most important manufacturing sites.

We are a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies. For more information visit: www.jti.com.

Product Development Manager (m/f/d)

Job ID: 89308 / Location: Trier / Start: as soon as possible

In order to strengthen our R&D Tobacco Product Development Center based in Trier, we are looking for a Product Development Manager (m/f/d) as soon as possible, who will develop new, modify and maintain existing tobacco products.

Your responsibilities:

• Leading assigned projects to develop and execute test designs while using tobaccos, materials and processes economically
• Initiating the preparation of consumer tests and evaluating the results on product strengths and weaknesses
• Preparation of product specifications, follow-up on product changes to the industrial manufacturing stage and keeping product ownership on assigned projects
• Initiating and supervising the testing for the technical directions on assigned development projects
• Ensuring the communication on product development and product maintenance to Global Supply Chain and other stakeholders for the assigned projects
• Managing the implementation of product / specification changes in close cooperation with technical departments and arranging the input into SAP

Your profile:

• University degree (bachelor or PhD), preferably in Chemistry, Food Technology or Agronomy or equivalent education
• At least several years of business practice preferably in the tobacco industry or FMCG industry (e.g. Food / Pharma / Cosmetics)
• Experience within Research & Development and Product Development is preferred
• Understanding of tobaccos and markets, casing and flavor, cigarette components and designs is a plus
• Interest in sensory evaluation of tobacco and tobacco products
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Good communication and presentation skills, as well as team orientation
• Open-minded, ready to learn new things and flexible attitude
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional foreign language knowledge is advantageous
• Solid knowledge of the most common PC software applications

Benefits:

• Good work-life balance (30 days of annual leave, working hours: 37.5 hours per week)
• Attractive remuneration as well as 13th and 14th salary
• Various development opportunities, complemented by diverse training opportunities
• Open and international working environment with more than 60 nationalities at the Trier site
• Health management
• Company pension plan
• Capital-forming benefits
• Canteen and free parking

Have we aroused your interest?

Take your chance and join one of the “Top Employer 2023” in Germany. Apply directly with your complete application documents (CV, cover letter and certificates), stating your earliest possible starting date via our online system (Job ID 89308).

Diversity:
JTI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We celebrate the differences that make us unique, and strongly believe in a world where you have the freedom to express yourself. Where you can be proud and confident of who you are. A world in which we all can develop to our full potential! Want to know more about diversity and inclusion at JTI? Please visit: www.jti.com/de/europe/germany/top-arbeitgeber

JT International Germany GmbH
Diedenhofener Straße 20 | 54294 Trier