Overview
Senior NPD Technologist based in Craigavon. You will work with the Site NPD Manager, Technical, Commercial and Central Teams to deliver the strategy for your categories/customers, manage costings, the critical path, ensure product submissions are delivered to a high standard and products are technically compliant. Project manage effective and timely launches to meet key site deliverables.
Responsibilities
* Detailed and clear understanding of the NPD process, from concept to launch.
* Excellent communication skills at all levels and with all departments.
* Generate and manage costings continually throughout the NPD process against targets set out in briefs.
* Manage EPD projects.
* Work closely with the Group Development Chef, Group Packaging Manager and Procurement team.
* Project and critical path management.
* Produce concept samples on time for presentation to customers, along with submission forms.
* Ensure accurate recording of information regarding final product sign-off, processes, new ingredients and packaging. Handover folders to be transferred in a timely manner to Finance, Technical, Operations, Planning & Procurement.
* Continually assess current products to recommend and redevelop where necessary to reflect current market requirements.
* Ensure appropriate records are produced and retained, recording all product development activity. All records to be kept up-to-date and available.
* Assume overall responsibility for safety of self and others, implementing and adhering to Company Health and Safety and Hygiene policies.
* Act as an ambassador for Pilgrim's, ensuring professional conduct, approach and personal presentation at all times.
* Flexibility for travel to the UK when required.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
* Experience in project management, critical path and NPD Stage Gate management.
* Excellent time management and organisation.
* Experienced and resilient problem-solver.
* Keen eye for detail.
* 3+ years’ experience in the food industry.
* Proven track record launching new products with effective planning and organisational skills.
* Excellent IT skills for writing, accessing, analysing and reporting data.
* PowerPoint presentations.
* Good working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and formula writing.
* Proven experience driving an exciting food culture that puts products at the heart of what we do.
Experience/Qualifications
* Degree in food or relevant qualification.
* Equivalent transferable experience within food manufacturing.
* Full clean drivers license.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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