Job Description
My jobThis role is a Fixed term Contract for 12 months Job Title: Development Technologist Location: CraigavonPurpose of the RoleResponsible for the execution of customer development projects, ensuring delivery of innovation, technical and commercial objectives, through cross functional collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesDEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION
* Responsible for delivery of approved product development projects from customer briefs, and business initiatives through to launch in sites, to include:
* Innovation
* Product transfers
* Product improvement and sku rationalisation
* Responsible for ensuring products are representative of the manufacturing process and the product concept approved by the customer in terms of technical and quality standards
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
* Direct customer interaction
* To undertake travel to visit customers and suppliers as required.
* Support customer site visits, to ensure customer expectations are met and exceeded.
COMMUNICATION
* Working effectively with other key stakeholders to ensure all aspects of product delivery
* Responsible for leading cross functional Critical Path NPD meetings - minutes, actions, accountability of same.
MEASUREMENT
* Deliver against agreed product development and innovation KPIs
* Responsible for ensuring key milestones are met within the PLM system
PEOPLE AND PROCESS
* Work in conjunction with the rest of the functional team to deliver on time product launches.
* Provide customer expertise to site teams, and relay site expertise to the customer
* Review current ways of working and agree change initiatives with the Innovation and Development Manager with a view to continuously improving the quality and delivery of output
Skills & Experience Required
* Food related degree and/or a minimum of 1 years Product Development experience in the food industry with direct responsibility for launching food products
* Excellent communicator with the visible passion and enthusiasm for achieving targets, objectives and continuous improvement in a cross-functional team environment
* Able to demonstrate strong analytical abilities and excellent attention to detail
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage workloads
* Confidence to represent Moy Park and its' values from an NPD perspective, developing and maintaining relationships at all levels within the organisation
Why Join Us?
* Very competitive salary
* Excellent healthcare benefits, including access to a 24/7 GP service and physio sessions.
* 33 holiday days each year (25 days flexible booking with 8 bank holidays). Additionally we offer a holiday purchase scheme
* Free will writing service
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Please note: This role is fully office-based with no hybrid or remote working options.The companyPilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.What we'll bring to the tableCompetitive SalaryCompetitive Holiday EntitlementPension ContributionFamily Friendly PoliciesLearning and Development OpportunitiesLife AssurancePeople matterPrevious NextOur valuesDeterminationSimplicityAvailabilityHumilityDisciplineSincerityOwnership
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