Who are we?JTI is a leading international tobacco company with locations in more than 130 countries and world-famous brands such as Winston, Camel and American Spirit. With our brands Nordic Spirit, Logic, and Ploom, we also focus on growth through innovations in the field of reduced-risk products. In Germany, we are the largest employer in our industry with over 2,000 employees.As a multiple award-winning top employer, we offer an open and inclusive working environment with exciting tasks in a challenging environment. Flexible working concepts, diverse development opportunities, and international career paths are part of our everyday life.Product Development and Operations – Consumables Manager (m/f/d)In our R&D RRP (reduced-risk products) Product Development department is an open position as Product Development Manager (m/f/d) based in Trier to fill.Your job mission:The incumbent contributes to developing, modifying, and maintaining new Heated Tobacco Products – in particular Heated Tobacco Sticks. The incumbent is responsible for assigned product development / maintenance and project management.As the Product Development and Operations – Consumables Manager (m/f/d) in the area of product development, you will be responsible for the following tasks:Leading assigned projects to develop and execute test designs while using tobaccos, materials, and processes most economicallyInitiating the preparation of consumer tests and evaluating the results of product strengths and weaknessesPreparation of product specifications, follow-up on product changes to the industrial manufacturing stage, and keeping product ownership on assigned projectsInitiating and supervising the testing for the technical directions on assigned development projectsEnsuring the communication on product development and product maintenance to the global supply chain and other stakeholders for the assigned projectsManaging the implementation of product / specification changes in close cooperation with technical departments and arranging the input into SAPRelevant educational background: University degree (Bachelor's or PhD), preferably in Chemistry, Food Technology or Agronomy or equivalent educationPractical experience: Several years of business practise in product development, preferably in the tobacco or FMCG industryValuable knowledge: Understanding of tobacco and markets, casing and flavor, cigarette components, and designs is a plusSpecial strengths: Interest in sensory evaluation of tobacco products. Solid knowledge of the most common PC software applicationsSuitable personality: Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills. Good communication and presentation skills, as well as being team-oriented. Open-minded, ready to learn new things, and flexible attitudeLanguage skills: Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional foreign language knowledge is advantageousPractised working time model: flextimeYour team: You will work in an open and international working environment with approximately 60 nations at the Trier siteYour remuneration: Above-average pay including 13th and 14th monthly salaries and bonuses as well as annual reviews. Individual company pension scheme and capital-forming benefitsYour meals: Our subsidized company canteen and numerous snack and coffee vending machines ensure your physical well-beingYour appreciation: You will receive regular feedback from us, and your personal safety is important to us, we also protect you in your private life with our JTI accident insuranceYour work-life balance: You should enjoy your work! That's why we offer you 30 days of vacation for personal relaxationYour mobility offer: With our BusinessBike program, we offer you the opportunity to lease the bike of your choice at attractive conditions as part of a permanent position. This is an uncomplicated and flexible way to promote your healthYour development: We focus on your personal development. We support you with a wide range of internal training courses as well as external training and development opportunities that are tailored specifically to youTITL1_DE #J-18808-Ljbffr