Healthy Bars LLC. is an innovative, modern, and rapidly growing company guided by the motto: “BARS THAT REACH THE WORLD”. The company develops and produces protein bars under the Private Label model, combining pleasure and functionality for an active lifestyle. Our products meet numerous international quality standards and are successfully sold in more than 49 countries worldwide.

ROLE OVERVIEW: Due to the continued growth of Healthy Bars and the expansion of our production capabilities, we are looking for a motivated and experienced R&D Innovation Specialist - Product Development & Industrialization to join our R&D team. This role is focused on successfully transferring new and modified products from laboratory development to stable industrial production. You will coordinate industrial trials, support the implementation of recipes, raw materials, and technologies on production lines, and ensure that all relevant specifications, calculations, samples, and technical documentation are properly prepared and maintained.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the transition of new and modified products from laboratory development to industrial production;
• Prepare, coordinate, and monitor industrial production trials;
• Support the implementation and adjustment of recipes, raw materials, and technologies on production lines;
• Prepare calculations and documentation required for industrial trials and product implementation;
• Contribute to the preparation and management of product and raw material specifications;
• Define and document technical requirements for raw materials in cooperation with the relevant internal teams;
• Review and process laboratory protocols, trial documentation, and production results;
• Organize, conduct, and document sensory and organoleptic evaluations;
• Prepare, label, store, track, and arrange the shipment of industrial samples;
• Perform initial checks during industrial trials and coordinate the subsequent handover to Quality and Process teams;
• Collect and analyze data from industrial trials and prepare reports, conclusions, and recommendations;
• Identify potential issues during scale-up and propose practical product or process improvements;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of product implementation processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience;
• Previous experience in food production, product development, industrial trials, process implementation, or a similar technical role;
• Good understanding of the transition from laboratory development to industrial production;
• Ability to work with product specifications, technical documentation, recipes, samples, and trial protocols;
• Very good computer skills, including MS Excel and Word; experience with Google Workspace will be considered an advantage;
• English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level;
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail;
• Excellent planning, organization, and documentation skills;
• Ability to identify problems, analyze their causes, and propose practical solutions;
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with different technical and operational teams;
• Ability to manage several parallel activities and work effectively in a dynamic production environment.

ADVANTAGES:

• Experience in the food production industry;
• Experience with protein bars, confectionery products, functional foods, snacks, or similar product categories;
• Knowledge of ERP systems and recipe or specification management;
• Experience in preparing or maintaining product and raw material specifications;
• Experience in process optimization or continuous improvement initiatives.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic and successful production company;
• The opportunity to participate directly in the development and industrial implementation of products reaching international markets;
• Competitive salary;
• Supportive and motivated team environment;
• Additional health insurance with family member options;
• Monthly food vouchers;
• Company events and team-building activities;
• Unlimited access to protein bars;
• Provided parking space;
• Workplace: Iliantsi district, 41 Rozhen Blvd., Sofia.

HOW TO APPLY If you recognize yourself in this role and would like to become part of the Healthy Bars team, please submit your CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. By sending us your CV, you give us the right to collect and process your personal data as part of our candidate registration and recruitment process. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality and in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).