Role Overview
Senior Product Development Associate – Savoury Category – is an important role responsible for supporting in the development of protocepts to prototypes to fit with concepts that will drive brand strategies. The role works with cross‑functional teams to bring technical briefs to reality and supports the Head of Innovation in the delivery of an ambitious and transformational breakthrough product strategy aligned to the company’s growth ambition and sustainability aspirations.
Key Deliverables
* Support delivery of technical concepts into product development.
* Support in the development of solutions to technical hurdles.
* Provide a technical response to the commercial brief.
* Deliver bench samples and support/lead pilot and factory trials.
* Ensure costs are managed in line with trial budgets and project plans.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will work very closely with counterparts across the Central Innovation & Technology team to develop protocepts and prototypes aligned to growth areas and brand strategies, build internal cross‑functional relationships, collaborate with suppliers, capture and share best practices, and build knowledge and expertise.
Qualifications
Essential
* Solid core technical skills.
* Ability to understand the needs of the business, consumers and customers.
* Competent and skilled at working across cultures and functions.
* Collaborative mindset to deliver with others.
Benefits
* Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
* Health Cash Plan, Private medical insurance (if eligible by grade).
* Enhanced parental leave and phased return‑to‑work programme.
* Pension scheme, life assurance cover upon enrolment.
* 25 days + bank holidays.
* Holiday Enhancement Scheme, volunteering day per year, cycle to work scheme.
* Discounted gym membership (Carlisle and Chiswick).
* Discount and cashback scheme for major high street brands, supermarkets and services.
* Employee Assistance Programme and financial wellbeing support.
* Access to training and development opportunities.
Accessibility
The Chiswick site provides step‑free access, accessible entrances and lifts between floors to support individuals with mobility needs, and reasonable accommodation will be provided for persons with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
pladis is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. Recruitment agencies must be on the strict Preferred Supplier List.
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