We are looking for NPD Lead (Portadown) you will be working with R&D and Production Stream/Operation functions at site level, ensuring a standardised approach to New Product Introduction, Process Improvements and Profit Improvement Projects (PIPs)
To carry out factory trials that are planned, organised and executed using a standardised approach whilst also ensuring that outcomes are effectively captured and communicated in the necessary format to all relevant stakeholder groups. To own production implementation - systems, paperwork, codes, recipe set up (internal and customer)
Key responsibilities
1. Management of the NPD Process ensuring right first-time product launches.
2. Ensure successful team talent development and cascading of functional communications.
3. Organise & record successful factory upscales, including product testing & evaluation.
4. Validations of process, packaging & ingredients versus spec or standard
5. Successful co-ordination of packaging development both with internal & external colleagues
6. Drive & support continuous process Improvements along with site departments.
Qualifications
7. Food science degree & process
8. development experience
9. Previous experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry desirable
10. Numerical ability to record, interpret & analyse key process data
11. Understanding of Food Safety & Quality Management systems
Skills
12. Able to lead a team
13. Previous supervision experience desirable
14. Able to adhere to strict timelines
15. Ability to identify & actively plan improvements
16. Project management skills: demonstrate flexibility & adaptability
17. Highly organized multi-tasker
18. Attention to detail with structured approach
19. Computer literate, inc. MS Office tools
20. Displays tenacity. Goes that extra mile to achieve results and deliver excellent service
21. Able to play a key role as a high performing team
22. Excellent communication skills
23. Enthusiastic team leader
24. Build relationships internally and externally
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