NPD Technologist
Our client is seeking an NPD Technologist to join their manufacturing site near Winsford. As Senior NPD Technologist, you will play a key role in delivering exciting new products from concept through to launch. Working closely with customers, production, technical, procurement, and commercial teams, you will manage the development process, ensuring products meet quality, cost, and operational requirements.
Responsibilities as NPD Technologist
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.
Responsibility for trials, shelf life, samples, and industrial validations for all projects.
Project Management of all stages of 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.
Provide all relevant departments with information to create quality and technical documents regarding launch of products in the factory.
Launch process arrangements, arrange pre-launch meetings, pre- productions and coordinate Launch tracker with all Departments
Requirements as NPD Technologist
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Ideally educated to HND/degree level in a Food Science/ Technology or a related discipline
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Role in process or factory-based development projects. Experience in food/drink production.
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Excellent project management and organisational skills.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
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Creative, commercially aware, and passionate about food innovation.
What’s in it for you as NPD Technologist
Monday – Friday
Office hours
Base Salary £30,000 - £34,000 d.o.e. per annum plus benefits
FMCG Exec are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward
