Senior Development Technologist / NPD Manager
Location: Tintern, Chepstow
Salary: £45-50K DOE
Company: Innovative food and drink development company
My client, a successful food & beverage development company, is looking to recruit a Senior Development Technologist / NPD Manager for their site based in Tintern near Chepstow. Working with innovative and emerging brands to deliver award-winning products, the successful Food Technologist will enjoy being part of a small, friendly team. The ideal candidate will have passion and enthusiasm, with a desire to make a difference, learn new skills, and drive innovation. This role is located in beautiful surroundings and is suited for someone looking to grow with the company.
Key Skills and Requirements:
* Food development experience in a food or drinks environment, ideally in a senior role.
* Customer-focused mindset.
* Proactive self-starter with a genuine interest in food and beverages.
* Literate and numerate, confident in MS Office and social media.
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Food Technology or Food Science-based subject.
* Methodical and organized, capable of managing projects, meeting deadlines, and following procedures.
* Curious and enthusiastic about food & drink, keeping up with industry trends in ingredients, processing, and products.
* A positive people person, comfortable making new contacts and maintaining relationships.
* A team player who can influence without relying solely on job titles.
* A problem solver, willing to implement improvements as if it were your own business.
This role is commutable from Chepstow, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Newport, Monmouthshire, and may suit candidates with previous experience as a technologist, concept technologist, development technologist, NPD manager, Senior NPD, or in new product development.
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