Description
We are seeking a New Product Development Technologist Specialist to support our chilled food range product development activities. As part of the Concept to Launch Process, you will ensure timely completion of Existing Product Development (EPD) and New Product Development (NPD) processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development journey from concept to launch
- Communicating with stakeholders, including retail teams and suppliers
- Managing timelines and tasks
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and consistency in documentation
- Collaborating with colleagues to turn product briefs into reality
- Sourcing new raw materials and handling paperwork
- Formulating recipes and preparing samples
- Coordinating factory trials and overseeing production runs
- Organising tasting sessions and benchmarking
- Evaluating product performance post-launch
In return, we offer:
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores
- Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Subsidised staff canteen
- Free parking
- Competitive pension and life assurance
- Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
- 'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas, and gyms
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong project management experience in NPD
- Relationship building skills
- Enthusiasm and drive
- Organisational skills