Application Specialist Bread Development
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Location: Bicester, with travel to Liverpool 37.5 hours per week.
Scope for Role: This role works closely with the technical application and commercial teams, and other departments, to deliver projects that exceed customer expectations following the British Bakels stage & gate process.
Key Focuses Include
* Driving product, process, efficiency, and cost improvements to enhance sales through new product launches.
* Acting as a point of contact for Bakels sister companies to support local bread development teams.
* Liaising with key suppliers to bring new innovations to market.
Key Areas of Responsibility
* Deliver product development projects in line with the stage & gate process.
* Increase technical expertise to deliver solutions to customer requests, including:
* Experience developing/formulating with enzymes and emulsifiers.
* Experience developing products for industrial bread plants.
* Develop and maintain links with key ingredient suppliers to stay up to date with innovations.
* Collaborate with key suppliers and Group Purchasing to source and investigate new ingredient technologies.
* Identify product gaps and develop products/technology to suit.
* Ensure accurate data is used for launches and projects are delivered right the first time.
* Prioritise projects to deliver the most valuable outcomes.Work as part of cross-functional teams to investigate customer complaints or product issues.
* Represent Bakels NPD to key customers and suppliers.
* Submit accurate product costings and collaborate with Quality and Production to ensure successful launches.
* Work collaboratively with the wider H&S team to improve focus on Health & Safety.
The Successful Candidate Will
* Build strong, collaborative cross-functional relationships with accountability across teams, customers, and suppliers.
* Adapt communication styles to suit stakeholders; encourage trust and high performance.
* Be action-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and problem-solving approach.
* Enjoy challenges and actively seek to broaden knowledge and skills.
* Plan, prioritise, and prepare effectively to deliver results.
Key Competences
* Food Science-related degree (Essential)
* Approximately five years of baking industry experience (Essential)
* Competence in formulating with fermented products (Essential)
* Demonstrable project management competence (Essential)
* Computer and system literacy (Essential)
* Strong presentation skills and ability to convey messaging clearly (Essential)
* Full UK driving licence (Essential)
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Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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