NPD Technologist
An award-winning food manufacturing company that has expanded its production sites, advanced its manufacturing techniques, and developed a vast range of delicious products recognized by retailers across the UK and internationally is seeking to recruit an NPD Technologist.
About the NPD Technologist job
You'll work as part of the kitchen-based New Product Development team, working from project briefs and using your skills to create inspiring new concepts. Your expertise and market knowledge will ensure innovative products align with the latest food trends, customer budgets, and launch timescales. You will work closely with customers to drive innovation and understand their capabilities.
Key tasks
1. Work on Product Briefs with commercial awareness, including rationalisation of products and raw materials.
2. Create new product ideas, make samples, and present to customers, understanding relevant customer insights to target the right audience.
3. Gain awareness of comparative products, demonstrate this knowledge during presentations, and identify key areas for innovation and growth based on food trends.
4. Assist Account Managers with presentations, prepare and present internal taste panels, and develop relationships with customers.
5. Assist in delivering New Products through the NPD process from concept to launch, deputise for the Head of NPD in their absence, and cover related responsibilities.
About You
The successful candidate should have a passion for food and an interest in food development processes, aiming for a career in food manufacturing.
This role suits a recent Food Science or Innovation graduate seeking experience in manufacturing or someone already experienced in a manufacturing development kitchen.
More details
The NPD Technologist position (ref: 8939) offers a salary of £26,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
The factory and development kitchen are based in Kirkcaldy, Fife, and are accessible from Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, and Cupar.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 38.5 hours per week.
Alternate job titles include: New Product Development Technologist, NPD Technician, Food Product Developer, Food Product Development, Food Science Jobs, Food NPD Jobs.
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