Three Oceans Ltd is recruiting for the role of Development Technologist to work in our dynamic development team. These are exciting times for Three Oceans as we grow our product portfolio and customer base and we require a highly motivated, hardworking individual. The role is located in Caistor, Lincolnshire.
Brief Overview of the Role
Reporting to the Development Manager, the Development Technologist will take an active role in creating and developing new food products, looking after the development process from start to finish. Starting from idea formulation and customer briefs to kitchen sample creation, factory trials/launches in collaboration with our sales, supply chain, operations and quality teams. In addition to new products the role will include review and continuous improvement of existing products and processes.
Detailed Role Description & Responsibilities
* Working as a key member of the New Project Development team to deliver on time product launches for Three Oceans' customers.
* Help manage critical paths and stage gate processes to deliver new product launches on time for our customers.
* Discuss development briefs with the relevant teams to understand production feasibility and capabilities.
* Perform product benchmarking and buyback reviews on Three Oceans own and competitors' products to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Assist in the creation of kitchen samples, factory trials and product development files to ensure we have up to date and accurate information so we are always retail audit ready.
* Attend and contribute at NPD meetings about ongoing existing product development projects, kitchen samples and projects approved for launch.
* Generate information required for the product specifications such as raw material and ingredient specifications, organise nutritionals, micro / shelf life and cooking instructions.
* Prepare and facilitate shelf life and organoleptic testing of new products to ensure product quality and food safety throughout product life.
* Review artwork against specifications, legal requirements and quality standards.
* Set up and complete factory processing standards for new products.
* Assist with factory handovers of new products to the operations and logistics teams.
* Monitoring of newly launched products to ensure they are in line with specification and optimal product quality is being achieved.
Key Skills & Experience Required
* (Preferred) bachelor's degree level or equivalent in Food Science, Nutrition or a related discipline or food industry experience.
* Good numeracy skills and computer literate
* Excellent team player with an ability to build relationships at all levels
* Genuine interest in food and new products.
* Good time-management skills
* Comfortable working within different environments eg. Office, factory and kitchen.
* Creative and innovative approach to problem solving
* Full valid UK Driving license
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person