PURPOSE To manage customer accounts and expectations by leading communication with customers and delivering new products that are innovative, of the highest quality, and market-leading. To support the NPD controller in striving to improve the service provided by the Company continuously. To help ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards within agreed critical path timelines and commercial parameters set by both internal departments and external customers. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE • Industry recognised food technical qualification – HND/Degree or equivalent • Project management and product development experience (minimum 4 years) • Product development of sauces, minimum 2 years (must have) and JapaneseSauces (strong preference) • Experience in managing a team or coaching junior colleagues (preference) RESPONSIBILITIES The NPD Technologist will be responsible for driving consumer-led product development projects to meet customer expectations. You will be responsible for managing the development projects, working with products from concept through to launch. • Driving forward factory and technical standards. • Maintaining company quality standards, ensuring compliance with standards as well as local standards, policies, safety requirements, and applicable country laws. • Be able to lead projects and communicate clearly and effectively across cross-functional t...