Overview
At Morrisons, we’re proud to produce and manufacture many of our own food products, helping us stay close to our customers’ needs. You’ll be part of an exciting team that creates delicious food products, whether it’s innovating new items or perfecting existing ones – your work will have a direct impact on our customers’ tables.
Responsibilities
* Own the Process: You’ll lead the development journey from concept to launch, making sure every step is delivered with care.
* Communicate Like a Pro: Keep everyone in the loop, from retail teams to suppliers, ensuring all stakeholders are up to speed on the progress of each project.
* Stay on Track: You’ll manage timelines and tasks like a seasoned project manager, keeping everything on schedule.
* Be Detail‑Oriented: Ensure all documentation is spot‑on for regulatory compliance and consistency.
* Collaborate with wider teams: Work closely with colleagues to turn their product briefs into reality, ensuring we meet and exceed customer expectations.
* Work with suppliers: Source new raw materials, collaborate with suppliers, and handle the paperwork to keep projects moving forward.
* Get Creative: Formulate recipes and prepare samples that bring product briefs to life, showcasing your culinary flair.
* Factory Involvement: Coordinate factory trials and oversee the first production runs to ensure top‑notch quality and consistency.
* Benchmark and Taste: Organise tasting sessions and benchmarking to assess product quality and create action plans for improvements.
* Evaluate Success: After launch, review product performance and make any tweaks to keep our products at the top of their game.
Qualifications
* Exceptional Communication Skills: Inspire and engage with stakeholders at all levels across various functions. Clear and persuasive communication facilitates collaboration and project success.
* Strong Project Management Experience: Demonstrated experience in New Product Development (NPD). Track record of managing NPD projects from concept to launch.
* Relationship Building Skills: Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders – key to project success.
* Enthusiasm and Drive: Proactive and results‑oriented mindset needed to drive projects forward and deliver on objectives.
* Organisational Skills: Manage complex projects with multiple tasks and deadlines. Prioritise to keep the product development process running smoothly.
Benefits
* 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us.
* Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
* Career progression and development opportunities.
* Subsidised staff canteen.
* Free parking.
* Market‑leading pension and life assurance.
* Healthcare and well‑being benefits, including Aviva Digital GP.
* Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas, gyms, and more.
* Long Service Awards.
* Optional payroll charity donations.
* Enhanced family/maternity/parental leave.
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