The Role
You’ll be a part of a dedicated NPD team supporting the creation of exciting new products that will be launched into the major UK retailers. You will manage customer accounts throughout the concept to launch process, for NPD and EPD projects. You’ll ensure projects are in line with the critical path and commercial targets using recipe management systems to generate all key recipe information and costings.
You’ll also be benchmarking new and existing ranges, ensuring all quality, technical and production needs are met whilst keeping up to date with the latest movements in this fast-moving industry. With your knowledge of emerging markets and understanding of consumer trends you’ll help drive innovation and support the team to deliver compelling customer presentations that demonstrate how products will make a real impact in the marketplace.
Part of your responsibilities will include creating all NPD documentation such as submission forms, QAS, launch folder, factory paperwork as well as undertaking tasks such as organoleptic testing and micro review.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Development Technologist with creative flair coupled with proven experience within food manufacturing. You’ll have worked in a similar fast paced innovations role, where you have gained a strong understanding of NPD processes including technical and quality elements.
A good commercial awareness and an eye for up-and-coming food trends is also a must have, and you’ll need great numeracy, organisation and presentation skills too. Able to communicate at all levels both internally and with key retailers and suppliers, you have the self-drive to work individually as well as part of a team. You are confident, accurate, and have a high attention to detail, but most importantly a real enthusiasm for food.
If you’re a passionate and driven team player looking to apply your creativity and NPD skills, then apply now or call on 0345 2600 737 to find out more!