Description
We are seeking a New Product Development Technologist - Specialist to support product development activity within our chilled food range.
The successful candidate will be part of the Concept to Launch Process, analysing category data to define areas of opportunity, and ensuring that our products are best in class.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development journey from concept to launch
- Communicating with stakeholders to keep them informed of project progress
- Managing timelines and tasks to ensure projects are delivered on schedule
- Ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with regulations
- Collaborating with colleagues to turn product briefs into reality
- Working with suppliers to source new raw materials and handle paperwork
- Formulating recipes and preparing samples
- Coordinating factory trials and overseeing production runs
- Organising tasting sessions and benchmarking to assess product quality
- Evaluating product performance post-launch and making any necessary adjustments
The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, strong project management experience, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Benefits include:
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 15% discount in Morrisons 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