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NPD Technologist

Employer
Blue Spark
Location
Bristol
Salary
£negotiable
Closing date
8 Nov 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Development, Graduate
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

The Company

Priding themselves on quality and service, this family owned artisan manufacturer supplies a range of products to foodservice customers with innovation at the forefront of all they do. They are now seeking a like-minded NPD Technologist who can push the boundaries to help achieve further market success in line with their high quality standards.

The Role

Reporting to the Sales Director you’ll be managing the product development process for all of their accounts by overseeing the factory trials, collating reports and communicating effectively with the business the required actions from each trial. You’ll also be responsible for launching products from concept to launch through the management of the critical path process ensuring they are on time and budget.  You’ll be responsible for signing off artwork and labelling for all new product launches.

You’ll co-ordinate internal and external sample requests, shelf life taste panels and provide cost engineering incentives for current product lines. You’ll also assist in writing and developing Quality contracts. Building excellent internal and external relationships, working with NPD to ensure product launches and product knowledge is communicated to the wider business.

The Person

We are looking for a confident and motivated Food Science or Technology graduate who has gained NPD experience within a fast paced FMCG environment. You’ll have worked within a team to launch exciting new ranges and developed a good working knowledge of all aspects of NPD including technical requirements. A thorough understanding of NPD processes is also essential as you’ll be working with internal teams to drive continuous improvements and deliver new products that are time and cost efficient. You must also have excellent project management, organisation and communication skills in order to succeed in this diverse role.

If you're a passionate foodie with key NPD experience then we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or call us on 0345 2600 737 to find out more!

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Although we do our utmost to respond to all applicants, there are times when this is just not possible due to sheer volume so if you have not heard from us within 5 working days then we are sorry to say your application for this role has not been successful.

Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.

Company

Blue Spark is a boutique recruitment consultancy for the Food and Drinks industry, satisfying a growing appetite for intelligent and ethical recruitment.

Working entirely free of commission, we source high calibre candidates for some of the most exciting organisations in the field.

Our friendly and creative consultants seek the perfect match with every appointment – be it graduate or director level, permanent or interim.

Established by Food professionals in 2006, our vast experience and intuitive grasp of market trends has earned us the superb reputation we enjoy today.

With a particular commitment to openness and innovation, Blue Spark offers a truly comprehensive range of recruitment solutions across all sectors of the Food and Drinks industry.

These include:

• Search and Selection

• Advertised Search

• Executive Search

• Database Search

• Proactive Candidate Generation

So whether you're seeking that dream job in Food and Drink, or the perfect people for your growing business, Blue Spark can deliver.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0345 2600 737
Location
34 - 36 The Broadway
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3AL
United Kingdom

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