Senior NPD Technologist - Biscuits

Senior NPD Technologist – Biscuits

Roberts Bakery 1887 invites you to apply for the Senior NPD Technologist – Biscuits position based in Winsford.

To work cross-functionally with project managing the NPD process to deliver EPD and NPD to exceed both internal customers and external customers expectations. Interface with customers (internal & external) to take products through concept to launch ensuring compliance with policies and procedures throughout the stage‑gate process.

• Maintain the NPD process and documentation for both brand and non‑brand. Lead and support all biscuit projects.
• Support the team – be a true foody – aware of trends from insight and competitors and be commercially aware around influences in the market beyond just the bakery category.
• Carry out concept development for both EPD and true NPD projects – support the longer‑term innovation pipeline programme.
• Nurture strong customer relationships, understanding the end user/consumer to ensure proactive NPD/EPD programmes to deliver the channel & customer strategy – visit customers as required.
• Work closely with the costing process to ensure new products meet both customer and internal targets.
• Work alongside strategic suppliers’ resources to support NPD projects and act as a specialist knowledge resource for the team.
• Lead and manage product trials.
• Follow the Product Development procedure and remain compliant with both BRC and customer‑specific policies at all times – work closely with technical colleagues around allergens/HACCP.
• Provide troubleshooting support to the Operations including assistance with harvest transition, cost engineering projects.

• Food science degree or equivalent in a technical discipline.
• Development technologist experience >5 years.
• Good level of technical expertise in food processes – essential bread industry experience, good understanding of manufacturing processes & confidence when working on plant and equipment.
• Good level of knowledge of the product development cycle, including all aspects of QMS internal procedure and experience of Top 4 retailer NPD systems/processes.
• Awareness of Food Labelling, Product Specifications, Nutritional information, Raw material specifications and packaging.
• Project management skills across multi‑disciplinary teams including risk analysis/mitigation, ability to coordinate to achieve critical‑path deadlines competently.
• Awareness of external developments in food science, technology, sensory science, legislation related to food/materials.
• Collaborative work style, team player and good attention to detail. Completer finisher ensuring all elements of a project are completed.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Flexible and agile in approach.
• A willingness to lead with the ability to influence peers and at level above.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Manufacturing.

Food and Beverage Services.