NPD Food Technologist
Staffordshire based
Up to £35,000 dependant on experience plus excellent benefits
If you are passionate about developing new taste sensations in both own & client brand produce food and would like to work in an innovative and team spirited environment, this is the NPD Technologist role for you.
Job role / duties
Manage NPD projects to deadline
Launch plans as directed by both Manager and / or customer
Organise and manage trials, shelf life, samples and industrial validations for project
Ensure close collaboration with colleagues throughout the process from feasibility to launch
Work with the company Marketing department on ideas for new products
Organise product showcases in order to present trend findings and ideas to the team
Provide information to colleagues in order to create launch Quality & Technical documents for the factory
Conduct market research in order to provide new ideas and trend information to colleagues across Category, Marketing & Commercial Management as well as NPD colleagues
Ensure products are monitored post launch
Provide full ands concise feedback to management
To be considered for this role you MUST:
Have a degree in Food Science/ Technology or similar
Possess at least 2 years' experience of working as an NPD Technologist
Understand chilled/short shelf-life products, shelf-life analysis, product sampling, factory trials & product costings
Have had a lead role in NPD projects from concept to launch
Possess excellent verbal & written communication & presentation skills
Have strong IT ability
This role is based in the UK and does not have sponsorship opportunity
To apply please call Jayne on 01952 453023 or apply on line. If you have not received feedback in 14 days please deem your application unsuccessful
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