Global Head of Product Development - Convenience

Join Westfalia Fruit as the Global Head of Product Development - Convenience to lead the global convenience innovation strategy and product development agenda on convenience.

Requirements

• Define and deliver a global convenience product development strategy aligned to commercial growth
• Build a consistent, scalable innovation approach across regions to reduce duplication and improve delivery
• Lead the long-term innovation roadmap, balancing new product innovation with continuous improvement
• Own the end-to-end NPD lifecycle from concept through to launch and commercialisation
• Implement and manage stage-gate processes to ensure quality, accountability and timely delivery
• Prioritise projects based on commercial value, customer demand and operational feasibility
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations and production sites to deliver scalable products
• Engage with customers and market stakeholders to translate insights into viable product opportunities
• Lead and develop regional product development teams, building capability and technical expertise
• Oversee project delivery, timelines and portfolio performance while identifying gaps and growth opportunities

Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Flexible hours
• Many vacation days
• Hospitalization and group insurance
• Mobile phone
• Meal vouchers
• Eco vouchers