Product Developer
- Employer
- Blue Spark
- Location
- Derbyshire
- Salary
- £Negotiable
- Closing date
- 5 Apr 2024
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Function
- Development, Production
- Business Sector
- Food Manufacturing
Job Details
The Company
This continually growing chilled manufacturer are leading the way in their competitive category supplying innovative products to the major UK retailers. They are now seeking a confident Product Developer to support their retail NPD team.
The Role
Reporting to the NPD Manager you will be developing chilled products for the major retailers, responding to customer briefs to create exciting new products that reflect the latest trends. You will work closely with the team of development chefs, supporting with innovation as well as updating the company’s current products, tweaking ingredients to improve taste, texture, quality and cost.
The role will involve working with customer NPD teams and ensuing the timely management of critical paths, keeping them appraised of progress and being part of presentations. Liaising with the Process team you’ll secure a smooth hand over from kitchen to factory ensuring all products are manufactured right first-time round.
The Person
We are looking for an ambitious food science graduate who has concept to launch development experience within a food manufacturing environment. Ideally, you’ll have worked in a similar fast paced innovations role where you have gained an understanding of developing products for the major retailers.
You’ll need to be confident and foodie with great organisation and project management skills in order to help create and launch successful products into the marketplace. You’ll also need to have good presentation skills and first-class communication skills as you’ll be liaising with internal teams, customers and suppliers.
So, if you have the drive and enthusiasm to take on a new challenge where you can enhance your skills with a supportive food company then apply now or call us on 0345 2600 737 to find out more.
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Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process.
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.
- Website
- http://www.blue-spark.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 0345 2600 737
- Location
-
34 - 36 The Broadway
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3AL
GB
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