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Do you want to work close to production, develop new food products and be part of an international company with strong local roots?

We are now looking for a Junior NPD (New Product Development) Manager to join Biscuit International Sweden. We welcome both recent graduates and candidates with 1–3 years of relevant experience.

About the role

As a Junior NPD Manager, you will be part of our R&D/NPD team in Åsljunga and work closely with the R&D Manager and cross-functional teams. You will support and execute New Product Development projects – from idea to launch – in a hands-on, production-close environment.

Depending on your experience, you will either start in a more learning-focused role or take more independent responsibility within defined project scopes. Regardless of entry level, you will play an important role in developing, testing and improving our products.

You will be located in Örkelljunga and Åsljunga, Sweden and the role is 100% fulltime.

This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple functions — including marketing, quality, logistics, and production — and to contribute directly to profitable growth in an international environment.

Main responsibilities

• Support and participate in New Product Development (NPD) projects – one of our key strategic growth pillars
• Develop and test new recipes and product concepts in the bakery
• Evaluate new raw materials and ingredients with focus on quality, sustainability and production efficiency
• Collaborate with Procurement on alternative ingredients and suppliers
• Plan, execute and document production trials and validations
• Support improvements of the existing product portfolio
• Troubleshoot product- and recipe-related issues together with Production
• Monitor market and consumer trends and contribute insights to development projects
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Procurement, Marketing and Sales
• Participate in project meetings, timelines, follow-ups and reporting

Required skills & competencies

• Analytical and solution-oriented
• Hands-on and comfortable working close to production
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• Proactive and motivated to develop toward a more senior NPD or R&D role

Merits (preferred)

• University degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology or a related field
• Experience from food, ingredients or manufacturing is an advantage (internships and thesis work count)
• Interest in bakery products and industrial food production
• Good skills in MS Office, especially Excel
• Excellent writing and speech in both Swedish and English

What we offer

• A flexible entry role adapted to your experience level
• A clear development path within NPD and R&D
• Close collaboration with experienced colleagues across the organization
• An international company with a strong local presence

About Biscuit International

Biscuit International is the leading private label biscuit and bread substitute manufacturer in Europe, with a rich heritage of over 400 years of expertise in delivering excellent taste at great value. Our market knowledge and geographical coverage in more than 40 markets along with our uniquely diverse portfolio offer expertise to both our customers and partners. With 32 factories strategically positioned across Europe, our workforce of over 5,000 individuals forms the cornerstone of our operations.

At Biscuit International, our employees play a vital role in our success. They embrace our values of quality, integrity, and service excellence, helping us maintain our reputation as a trusted partner for customers and collaborators. We prioritize our team's development and well-being, creating a work environment that promotes trust, respect, collaboration and teamwork. This commitment to excellence and integrity guides us in delivering top-notch products and services, contributing to industry standards.

Our Swedish site is a fast-growing business unit within the group specializing in Swedish Cookies and we are well known for our delicious own brand of Swedish Cookies, Gille.

Are you interested, please send your application to HR Business Partner Anna Persson, [email protected], as soon as possible but latest February 28, 2026.