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Valeo Foods
Location:
Wallingford, United Kingdom
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
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Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Product Developer to join us on a 9 month FTC to support the NPD + EPD activity across a portfolio of private label accounts, B2B and food service. The role involves developing products from concept to customer sign-off, working in a cross-functional team internally and externally.
* Manage private label accounts to deliver new product launches and key customer initiatives.
* Build strong relationships with key customer contacts.
* Lead R&D customer visits, coordinating efforts to ensure success.
* Support the creation of effective customer quality plans.
* Attend stage/gate meetings and manage projects with structured plans.
* Coordinate project handovers to Process Development and Operations teams, ensuring successful factory implementation, including factory and trial support as needed.
* Hold project meetings, working closely with Grocery Controllers and National Account Managers.
* Manage the project critical path to ensure timely delivery.
* Engage stakeholders regularly to provide updates and plan remedial actions.
* Engage with external stakeholders and industry to explore innovation opportunities.
* Explore new processes, products, ingredients, and packaging formats for improvement.
* Develop products proactively based on market trends and benchmarking.
* Drive cost-effective innovation and identify efficiency opportunities.
Qualifications:
* Degree or equivalent in Food Science or related discipline.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in R&D/Development or similar roles.
* Ability to apply technical knowledge in kitchen and manufacturing environments.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Skilled at building collaborative relationships.
* Highly organized, able to multi-task and prioritize.
* Strong time management and attention to detail.
* Passion for food development and industry.
* Problem-solving skills.
* A drive to succeed.
Additional Information:
* Excellent career opportunities.
* Matched pension scheme.
* Death in service benefit.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Retailer discount platform.
* Staff discount.
* And more!
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