The Senior NPD Process Technologist will be responsible for the delivery of account specific NPD and EPD project briefs through Develop Gates and the day-to-day management of the gated NPD Process from concept to launch. This involves collaborating with key stake holders/heads of departments to make sure that all developed products are commercially viable and technically safe & able to be processed to meet customer needs. A large part of the role will be to undertake production trials, validation and paperwork associated to support the product launch process.
Key Responsibilities:
Supported by the wider NPD team, lead all NPD & EPD expectations of the business and customer ensuring ABP remains a market leading supplier
Lead pretrial meetings, factory trials to ensure comprehensive data and reports recorded for accurate cost capture
Take ownership for the validation of products confirmed to launch with the wider onsite team
Control validation costs, delivering monthly reports to track costs
Ensure production processes for NPD deliver the required margin for our customers and the business.
Lead in customer presentations regarding factory sign offs and preproduction
Manage the workload of multiple customers and prioritising requirements on critical path creation and meeting the required Key dates in the process
Present facts and ideas clearly to internal and external customers
Personal Specification:
Clear planning and organisational skills to support individuals and/or teams to deliver an agreed output within a clear timeframe.
Good, knowledge of the meat & added value industry across multiple retailers
A self-motivated and self-starting individual that is naturally inquisitive with a constant drive to 'seek out' continuous improvement.
Ability to engage and communicate clearly with confidence at various levels within the organization.
Good customer management skills
Ability to work effectively and in a highly productive manner as an individual or as part of a team.
A degree in relevant science, specialist qualifications and/or equivalent work-based experience