Since 2002, we’ve been the trusted partner for global food brands, helping them make a lasting impression on today’s food lovers.
As innovators, we specialise in bespoke plant-led ingredients and menu solutions that bring bold, creative flavours to the table. From major foodservice brands to food manufacturers and recipe kit providers, we collaborate to inspire, innovate, and deliver high-quality ingredients for on-trend dishes.
We believe that great ideas come from all areas of the business. That’s why we foster a collaborative, open, and diverse environment for both our teams and our customers. We treat everyone with respect and integrity, creating an inspiring environment where we can all work, learn, and grow together.
Joining Natural Innovations is also joining a community that nurtures its workforce, with regular food events and staff recognition. We strive to ensure our colleagues are rewarded for their dedication and hard work, while working together to produce products to a high standard.
Job Purpose:
·To ensure the on time and accurate launch of products that deliver high quality, safety and efficiency for our customers, both internally and externally.
Key Responsibilities
·Organisation of trials with the cross functions ensuring that all information is collated and actions taken to ensure products are launched to our customer expectations
·The maintenance and creation of supporting documentation to provide the tools required to the key stakeholders that enable successful NPD/EPD launches
·Collection of data relating to quality and safety in the form of trial reports, QAS’s etc
·Responsible for projects end to end that deliver NPD, EPD and CI activities
·Support our customers and customer facing teams to ensure adequate and accurate information is shared. This includes the facilitation of customer visits with the commercial and technical teams
·Responsible for the communication of process development activities both internally and externally
·Working collaboratively with cross functions to achieve right first time launches that delight our customers and identify improvements in current processes
·Support meetings that relate to the concept to launch activities and have accountability for the completion of actions that relate to projects contained within the concept to launch process
·Reasonable requests to carry out other duties that may be required to fulfill the businesses strategic and operational effectiveness.
· Confident and competent communicator at all levels
· Proactive in approach to problem solving
· HACCP Level 2
· Food Safety Level 2
· HND or Degree qualified in a Science based discipline or similar
· Experience of working in a similar role within a similar category (Process/Technical/NPD)
· Proven understanding of concept to launch process
BENEFITS
·A competitive salary
·A supportive management team with an open door policy
·8% contributory pension (5% contributed by you)
·28 days holiday (increasing by 1 day a year to a maximum of 5)
·Life assurance up to 3x salary
·Extra holiday days on 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service
·Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
·Access to a discounts platform offering discounts at many high street stores
·Membership to The Company Shop based in Long Eaton
·Regular team lunches, Christmas hampers and team building events
·Opportunities to develop by taking part in recognised courses
·Opportunities to progress with a promote from within attitude
·Close to good transport links (bus and tram) with car parking available on site
Our core values
Innovative partners: Our partnerships are built on a shared passion for innovation, exceptional quality products and an agile and responsive approach to business. We understand what our customers need, and we deliver it.
Quality commitment: We’re dedicated to delivering exceptional quality in everything we produce. That means meticulous attention to detail and incredibly high standards. From sourcing raw ingredients to maintaining rigorous food safety and technical standards, our partners can always count on our unwavering quality, consistency, and reliability.
Inclusivity matters: Great ideas come from all areas of our business. That’s why we work collaboratively, fostering open, diverse and inclusive spaces for both employees and customers. By treating everyone with respect and integrity, we create an inspiring environment for us all to work, learn, and grow.
Planetary care: Our commitment is to prioritise the health of the planet and employ sustainable practices that protect and restore it. Through responsible sourcing, ecofriendly operations and innovative solutions we strive to minimise our footprint and ensure a positive impact for future generations.