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Senior New Product Development Technologist, Lincoln
Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: a93e363f6a15
Job Views: 3
Posted: 29.06.2025
Expiry Date: 13.08.2025
Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior NPD Technologist to deliver NPD projects from concept to launch, ensuring they meet customer and company expectations, satisfy all technical criteria, and are launched successfully and on time, supported by relevant site functions and the NPD Manager.
Qualifications:
* Food Technology degree (or similar)
* All core training and mandatory procedures
* All relevant site/area policies, procedures & processes (including customer specific requirements)
* Level 3 or 4 Food Safety certificate
* Full driving licence
Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
* Previous experience in an NPD role with basic people management
* Experience with retailer NPD systems
* Ability to interact with customers
* Ability to work to deadlines
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with the Development team to deliver new concepts/projects in line with the brief
* Manage development projects from brief to launch
* Set critical timings and ensure all project aspects are delivered as specified
* Follow and document the product development process, communicating with stakeholders
* Collaborate with Pet Nutritionists to create new products meeting specifications
* Consider costs and ensure raw material costs are obtained and recipes are accurate
* Prepare product material for customer presentations accurately
* Attend customer presentations and participate in visits and launches
* Update launch packs and ensure sign-off before launch
* Participate in NPD meetings and communicate project info effectively
* Monitor market information on Pet Food products
* Conduct benchmarking and communicate results internally and externally
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