My job Pilgrims Europe are currently recruiting for a NPI Technologist based at our Enniskillen site, working a 5 day onsite working model.
The successful candidate will work with our Senior Process Technologist working as part of the R&D team to ensure the successful launch of the new products in line with customer critical paths.
Responsible for the execution of customer and category development, from factory trials through pre-launch and launch phases, ensuring delivery of quality, technical and commercial objectives, through cross functional collaboration with category, customer, and site stakeholders.
Responsible for ensuring products are representative of the manufacturing process and the product concept approved by the customer in terms of technical and quality standards, and for confirming operational costs.
Responsible for ensuring key milestones are met in line with the Critical Path for each project within the Recipe Professor stage-gate system.
Ensure factory trial process is fully supported by all site stakeholders through diligent planning, preparation, and communication pre and post trials and throughout the project lifecycle.
Work in conjunction with customer Product Development Technologist, NPI Manager and site stakeholders to deliver on time product launches.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage workloads, to include leading multiple projects and meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Respected qualifications in the relevant disciplines Work Experience within the FMGC environment Be comfortable within a meat environment
- comfortable to conduct organoleptic assessments/taste panels of meat products HACCP and Food Safety / Hygiene knowledge Strong organisational skills and a team player A strong blend of can do and right first time with a tenacity for problem solving Driving Licence The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day.
Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
What we'll bring to the table Competitive Salary Competitive Holiday Entitlement Pension Contribution Family Friendly Policies Learning and Development Opportunities Life Assurance People matter Previous Next Our values Determination Simplicity Availability Humility Discipline Sincerity Ownership