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NPD Technologist

Employer
KPI Recruitment Ltd
Location
West Yorkshire
Salary
£Competitive
Closing date
13 Jul 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Development, Technical
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

A reputable and family owned Food Manufacturer is currently looking to make an addition to their current Development team.

The purpose of this post is all aspects of product design and development, taking them from concept to launch.

This includes provision of technical support and closely liaising with the Commercial team, customers and the Sales Office.

Main responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for NPD assigned projects from research, sourcing, development and marketing to sales
  • Key responsibilities for BRC including completion of paperwork and records necessary to maintain the quality management system
  • Work closely with the customer to fulfil the brief
  • Create recipe blends and formulations with safe, legal levels of additives and preservatives in line with UK and EU legislation
  • Assist in the investigation of raw material sourcing, data handling, applications, technology and costings with respect to NPD
  • Assist with the completion and upkeep of the relevant documentation required for the department’s key performance indicators 
  • Liaise with customers regarding sample requests, complaints, returns and problem solving etc
  • Create recipe guides
  • Provide accurate nutritional information for food labelling
  • Produce, organise and distribute customer samples where required
  • Prepare and present in-house taste panel presentations

They are looking for a candidate with at least 2 years plus experience in the food industry, ideally in a Development role, however would consider technical candidates that have a Food Science degree.

Great opportunity for the right candidate

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm.

KPI Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

All candidates registering with KPI Recruitment Ltd. will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for their position.

Company

KPI Recruitment Ltd. recruit Senior, Technical and Management staff for the UK Food & Drinks Manufacturing Industry. Handling and filling some of the best vacancies in the FMCG sector, candidates and companies alike have benefited from KPI’s innovative approach to filling Food & Drinks Manufacturing Industry jobs throughout the UK. Whether you have vacancies you need to fill or you are a candidate looking for jobs in the UK Food & Drink Manufacturing industry, call us for a confidential discussion of your FMCG requirements.

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Company info
Website
Telephone
0131 226 1044
Location
1 St Colme St
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH3 6AA
United Kingdom

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