Teamwork Partnership is currently recruiting on behalf of their clients for New Product Development Technologist ( food environment ) in Leicester on a permanent basis. This is a permanent role.
Main Purpose of the Job
* Responsible for the development and innovation of new products from concept through to launch for both retailers and brand.
* Site based product development for NPD, EPD, Value engineering project, process trials and customer related projects.
* Working closely with retailers and brands to identify new food trends and design innovative product to meet market trends and customer expectations.
* Work as part of a cross functional team and will liaise with Technical, Procurement, Account and Commercial managers & Production departments.
* Provide invaluable experience within the Development department, to provide support and assistance to the business and NPD manager.
* Prepare and make product samples for internal and external tasting, customer review, nutritional’s, photography, ect.
* 50/50 kitchen and factory role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and introduce new and improved products for concept to launch, to meet with the customers brief and strategic objectives of the business.
2. Interpret retailer briefs, ensuring inventive and feasible products are designed in line with customer expectations, operational constraints, and commercial needs of the business.
3. C...