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About Company
At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.
Our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Product Developer to join us on a 10-month FTC to support NPD + EPD activity across private label accounts, B2B, and food service, developing products from concept to customer sign-off in a cross-functional manner 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 with the business for successful outcomes
* Support creation of customer quality plans
* Attend stage/gate meetings and manage projects with structured plans
* Coordinate project handovers to Process Development and Operations teams, ensuring factory implementation meets expectations
* Manage project meetings with Grocery Controllers and National Account Managers
* Ensure projects land on time, in full, managing the critical path effectively
* Engage stakeholders timely for updates and remedial actions
* Explore industry opportunities for innovation
* Investigate new processes, products, ingredients, and packaging formats for improvement
* Develop products proactively based on market trends and benchmarking
* Drive cost-effective innovation and improve efficiency
Qualifications
* Degree in Food Science or related discipline
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in R&D/Development or similar
* Technical skills applicable in kitchen and manufacturing environments
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Ability to build collaborative relationships
* Highly organized with multitasking and prioritization skills
* Strong attention to detail and time management
* Passion for food development and industry
* Problem-solving skills
* Motivated to succeed
Additional Information
* Excellent career opportunities
* Matched pension scheme
* Death in service cover
* Cycle to work scheme
* Retailer discount platform
* Staff discount
* And more
Nice-to-have Skills
* R&D
* Product Development
* Project Management
* Communication
* Innovation
* Problem Solving
* Time Management
Work Experience
* Product Owner / Product Manager
* General Project Management
Languages
* English
Seniority Level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Product Management and Marketing
Industries
* Food & Beverage, Manufacturing
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