Job Title: Senior NPD Technologist
Location: Central Belt of Scotland
Salary: TBC - Neg
The Senior NPD Technologist supports the delivery of the company’s NPD strategy, managing the on-site NPD process, documentation, specifications, QAS, and submission forms. The role involves recipe development, sample preparation, trials, and collaboration with technical teams, product developers, and internal stakeholders.
Please note: Private/ Own Label Experience, manufacturing for major UK Retailers is essential for this role, and our client is unable to offer any sponsorship for this role.
Key Accountabilities:
* Manage NPD procedures, critical paths, and industrialisation of new products.
* Develop and implement QAS, ensuring production teams are well-trained.
* Present and benchmark new products against competitors.
* Research raw materials, methods, and new ingredients.
* Create recipes aligned with company objectives; suggest improvements.
* Support production teams during launches and trials.
* Maintain specifications, customer databases, and documentation.
* Propose innovative ideas for product and process improvements.
* Build effective relationships with teams, customers, and suppliers.
Performance Measures:
* Meet critical path deadlines.
* Achieve KPIs.
* Complete responsibilities accurately and on time.
Attributes:
* Manage multiple tasks under pressure.
* Strong understanding of recipes, costs, and the NPD process.
* Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about food development.
Qualifications:
* Degree in Food Science or equivalent.
* 3+ years’ experience in NPD, including retailer collaboration.
* Flexibility to travel; additional languages are advantageous.
For more information about this role, please apply today