Product Developer
- Employer
- The People Co. / Develop Jobs
- Location
- Essex
- Salary
- £28K-£32K
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2024
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Function
- Development
- Business Sector
- Food Manufacturing
Job Details
Supplying retail, food service, wholesale and manufacturing sectors this well-established, ingredients business are seeking a customer facing product developer, with a keen interest in flavours and excellent culinary skills.
Key Responsibilities
Delivering new products from concept to launch
Working cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure smooth functioning of the manufacturing site
Addressing issues in production when they arise and finding solutions to improve efficiency and implement cost saving practices where possible
Working closely on recipe and packaging development for products to explore various innovative opportunities
A good understanding of the manufacturing process, leading trials and test panels
Adhering to high standards and requirements set by customer briefs and sustainability initiatives
Benchmarking and keeping up to date with relevant trends in the market to develop recipes and implement packaging intuitively and in line with current industry standards
Personal Profile
Previous NPD experience in concept to launch in FMCG, or a basic culinary knowledge of flavours and how to make delicious products
Professional and confident to be customer facing
Easy communication skills, able to influence
Excellent project management
Good understanding of nutritional benefits
Ideally degree in Food related subject or experience as a chef and a passion for flavour and texture.
Passionate, innovative and foodie
Ref Code: FMW41539LHF
To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention Lisa Fox.
Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Company
Develop.
Development is critical to any business in the fast-paced world of food and consumer goods. Whether it’s new or existing product development, evolving processes or packaging, achieving the right blend of experience and fresh ideas is key. Our Develop division focuses on innovative roles which manage how a product tastes, looks, smells or functions - and how recipes are scaled up and products safely packaged. From packaging technologists to process managers and product development directors, our People can help.
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