NPD Technologist / Food / Stafford

Competitive

We have an exciting opportunity for a real foodie to join our team as an NPD Technologist. As a key member of our NPD team, you will lead the development of new and modified products for Brand and Own label customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee product development projects, ensuring adherence to established procedures, deadlines, and launch plans as defined by key stakeholders or customers.
• Trial Coordination: Organise trials, shelf life assessments, samples, and industrial validations for all projects.
• Cross-Department Liaison: Work with all factory departments to develop new products from feasibility to launch.
• Brand Development: Manage new product development for the brand, following briefs from the marketing department.
• Product Showcases: Organise showcases to introduce new food trends and ideas to the wider team.
• Documentation: Provide relevant departments with information to create quality and technical documents for product launches.
• Research and Communication: Research new ideas and trends, and communicate findings to Category, Marketing, Commercial, and NPD colleagues.
• Post-Launch Monitoring: Monitor products after launch, following the post-launch review procedure.
• Reporting: Report on project progress to the Head of NPD.

Skills and Experience Required

• Education: Ideally educated to degree level in Food Science/Technology or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience within an NPD department, specifically with chilled/short shelf life products, shelf life analysis, product sampling, factory trials, and product costings.
• Project Leadership: Proven experience in leading new product development projects from concept to launch.
• Skills: Strong IT and communication skills.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about food and have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now, or contact Luan Harrison on 01780 480530.