Job Title
Product Development Technologist
Scope
Full time
Location
Colwoth
Job Purpose
As part of the Ice Cream Global Development Centre, you will play a crucial role in delivering the Global Ice Cream Programme, supporting/leading NPD and business continuity projects for the Global Innovation within the ED&I team.
Responsibilities
* Plan, organise and execute a variety of project types under guidance of technical project leader, working closely with R&D experts from a variety of fields.
* Support or lead technical delivery of innovation/renovation projects on-time in full, which include creative product concepts; formulation design; laboratory and pilot plant prototypes; costs; quality assessments; ingredient lists; legislation/nutritional compliance and claims.
* Organise and manage tasting sessions for the project team, involving R&D colleagues and cross‑functional partners.
* Undertake raw material & product stability trials, using a range of analytical methodologies and report the results back to the project team.
* Collaborate with suppliers to deliver new/improved product experience and accelerate identification of suitable new ingredients for the projects.
* Write and manage specifications and systems data for the products you work on.
* Contribute to the creation of selling stories and presentations to support customer development teams.
* Identify cost‑optimization opportunities within existing raw materials by analysing technical, financial, and supply chain data to evaluate risks and benefits.
Hard Skills Needed
* Passion for food product development and creating great consumer experiences.
* Collaborative team player with good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
* Good attention to detail, with an interest in experimentation, data recording and basic analysis.
* Able to plan your work, manage time effectively and follow priorities set by the team.
* Degree level qualification (or equivalent) or early career experience in a technical discipline, preferably food technology or product development.
Good To Have
* Some experience working cross functionally or with external partners (e.g. during placements, internships or graduate roles).
* Exposure to product development projects from brief to launch.
* Interest or initial experience working within an international or global environment (e.g. EU, Asia, Turkey).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position. The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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