NPD Technologist

Location: Staffordshire

NPD Technologist
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We have an exciting opportunity for a real foodie and NPD Technologist to join our team at our food manufacturing site  a key member of our NPD team, you will lead the development of new and modified products for our Florette brand and Own label customers.

Working hours:

Full Time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours)
Main Responsibilities
 
* Manage projects of product development, following the established procedure within deadlines.
 
* Research into new products and trends in own category and associated products, providing feedback of key findings.
 
* Project Management of all stages of Florette own brand NPD/EPD projects, setting up of critical path in conjunction with all key stakeholders.
 
* Factory Trial arrangements and attendance to include completion of required documentation for product validation to include shelf life and other testing as relevant plus updating of costings as required. Communication of results to be made promptly with required actions.
 
* Liaise with all factory departments for the development of projects.
 
* Communicate project details to all factory and commercial departments.
 
* Manage new product developments for Florette brand and provide support as required for own label products following briefs from the Marketing Department.
 
* Report on project progress to Head of Florette NPD.
 
* Provide all relevant departments with information to create quality and technical documents regarding launch of products in the factory.
 
* Monitor products after launching following the post launch review procedure.
 
* Launch process arrangements – to arrange pre-launch meetings, pre- productions and coordinate Launch tracker with all Departments.
 
* Launch attendance – to attend launch and provide support to the Factory as required during the 2-week post launch period.
 
* Post launch review – to carry out post launch reviews for new products with all Departments to complete the handover to the Factory.
Skills and Experience Required
 
* Ideally educated to degree level in a Food Science/ Technology or a related discipline.
 
* Ideally one years’ experience working within an NPD department with experience of the development of Chilled/Short shelf life products, Shelf life analysis, Product sampling, Factory Trials, Product Costings
 
* Role in process or factory-based development projects. Experience in food/drink production.
 
* Leading role in new product development projects, developing products from concept to launch for both internal and customer briefs.
 
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with IT experience. Willing and capable to learn new skills.
 
* Capacity and capability to take initiative and work independently.
 
* Good project and time management skills. Able to manage several different projects and priorities at the same time.
What You Will Get In Return
A competitive salary, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:
 
* Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
 
* Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA:
Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
 
* Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
 
* Learning and Development:
Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and…