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Location: Selby (onsite requirements)
Why Greencore?
We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, committed to making every day taste better.
We are a vibrant, fast-paced food manufacturer employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots nationwide. We supply a wide range of products including sandwiches, soups, sushi, cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals, generating revenues of £1.9bn in FY23.
Our extensive direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, with 17 depots, enables over 10,400 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen products, as well as third-party goods.
Role:
Join our Grocery team as a Product Development Technologist to deliver innovative products and new business opportunities with major retailers. Manage high-profile projects, meet critical deadlines, and drive innovation across initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Input recipes into the management system to assess costs and nutritional information.
* Coordinate with NPD buyers and the packaging innovation team for material requirements.
* Prepare and verify all documentation necessary for product approval.
* Assist with kitchen-made samples for internal panels, nutritional testing, and presentations.
* Plan and prepare product samples, including ordering, transportation, and documentation.
* Conduct organoleptic testing throughout the product's shelf life and suggest recipe adjustments.
* Follow project timelines and escalate risks or delays promptly.
* Incorporate sustainability considerations into product development.
* Label and pack samples accurately for external shipment.
* Purchase ingredients and benchmark samples as needed.
Travel to customer sites and other locations is required; a full UK driving license is essential.
Requirements:
* Degree in Food/Nutrition Science, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
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