Summary
Lead cross-functional projects in Seafood and Pork, delivering excellence in quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
The Role
Take charge of internal and retail branded projects across Seafood and Pork categories and sites, under the guidance of your line manager. Collaborate closely with all key functions within the business to exceed customer and site expectations. Ensure top-notch compliance with food quality, hygiene, safety, and legal standards.
Your Key Responsibilities
* To deliver the prioritised work programme across identified categories as directed by the Development Manager
* To ensure agreed NPD project milestones are met on approved NPD projects
* To represent the department at the specified NPD meetings.
* Ensure that new product samples and factory costs are available in a timely fashion for presentations (internal & external)
* Liaise with relevant customers when required to ensure excellent communication of process,
* responding to their agenda
* Liaise with marketing/account manager, operations, packaging, finance etc. to deliver project to timescale/cost
* Source ingredients and cost materials to support budget requirements
* Keep abreast of food trends within the food industry, innovation to be at the forefront of thinking
* Be able to demonstrate food knowledge to internal and external customers
* Provide information as required for finance, packaging, technical and operations - running trials as appropriate
* Evaluate and produce reports on competitors' products
* Where directed may have direct report responsibility or mentor Junior member of NPD team
The Ideal Candidate
* HNC/HND (Food Science or technology) or minimum 3 years relevant experience.
* Ideally proven experience in the development of chilled and frozen seafood and Pork products.
* Capable of communicating and presenting effectively with internal & external customers.
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
* Strong numeracy and experience in costing concept products.
* Can demonstrate all or some career experience within Innovation in food, and must have a passion for food.
Why Sofina Foods?
* Competitive rates
* Online Benefits Hub
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Company pension
* Referral programme
* Health & wellbeing programme
Company Information
Sofina Foods
is more than just a food company. It's a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world.
With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide,
Sofina Foods
is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including
Young's Seafood
and
Karro Food Group.
At
Sofina Foods,
you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.
Sofina Foods
has a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year.
Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world.
If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector,
Sofina Foods is the place for you.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
4711BR