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Opportunity - NPD/Process Technician - Bread
Ideal opportunity for someone to assist the NPD team to help deliver the NPD & Innovation agenda for Bread.
What you will contribute
* Support with the bakery areas – ensure documentation for QMS/BRC/H&S is completed as required
* Ensure raw materials are rotated and maintained in line with agreed site allergen policies and GMP
* Prepare concept samples in response to written briefs recording and recommending any improvements to quality/processability
* Undertake shelf-life evaluation & routine product testing to agreed business frequencies and provide reports from this highlighting any corrective action required
* Collate standard product samples and arrange their delivery to provide support for sales growth objectives
* Support the team with scale up trials, plant work, projects – collating data from the trial and reports as required
What you will bring
* Good level of technical expertise in food processes – have the desire and ability to create bread concepts using the test bakery equipment competently
* Understanding of the product development cycle, including all aspects of QMS internal procedure
* Basic understanding of shelf life, microbiology, food spoilage and techniques to achieve expected shelf life through the product develop process
* Ability to generate a basic recipe independently and take action to resolve basic baking problems.
* Demonstrates interest in external developments in Food Science, Technology, Sensory Science, Nutrition, Customer policies relating to their own label requirements for new products
* Good communication and interpersonal skills, flexible in your approach
* Computer literate and comfortable with Microsoft office
Reports to: NPD Manager