Overview
NPD Process Technologist – Bristol – Up to £40k DOE
We are currently seeking a NPD Process Technologist for a food company based in Bristol. My Client has been in existence for over 30 years and is privately owned.
Responsibilities
* Reporting in to the senior NPD technologist this role offers an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, innovative Food Manufacturer. The company has award winning experience creating, rolling out and managing bespoke customer food-on-the-move solutions
* Driving the development of products from chef handover to launch, focussing particularly on the manufacturing aspect of the process
* Building relationships with the manufacturers, understanding their capabilities and spending time on site with their development/process teams to create exciting products in an efficient way, following the products through to the launch and beyond
* Signing off ingredient/product specs with the supplier
* QAS agreement and sign off
* Attending factory trials, pre pros and product launches at various locations across the UK and Ireland
* Liaising and communicating with the manufacturers, other members of the NPD team, ops team, technical team and account managers throughout the development and launch process
* Creating and managing manufacturing specifications using the NPD system
* Ensuring NPD processes required are completed on time
* Assisting in the sourcing new ingredients where appropriate
* General team support and admin including daily use and upkeep of the NPD system, ensuring the ingredient/product information is accurate, up-to-date and ensuring consistency across different ingredients and suppliers
* Reviewing the market and keeping up to date with current food trends and issues
* Performing any other duties and objectives as required from time to time to contribute effectively to the achievement of the business aims and objectives
* Generating/formatting/checking information for product labeling including descriptions and ingredients in accordance with current legislation
* Proof reading of artwork against pack copies ensuring consistency across all cutter guides/product types
Requirements / Qualifications
* Ideally BSc Food Science/Technology
* Valid driving licence
* Understanding of HACCP
* Experience in NPD / process within FMCG
* Knowledge of UK labelling legislation is advantageous
Key Words - Process Technologist, Food Technologist, NPD Technologist
This role is commutable from Wells Taunton, Cardiff, Wales, Gloucester, Avon, Bath Bridgwater, Bristol, Weston Super Mare
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