New Product Development Technologist
- Employer
- The People Co. / Develop Jobs
- Location
- Nottinghamshire
- Salary
- Up to £30,000 plus package
- Closing date
- 25 Oct 2024
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Function
- Development
- Business Sector
- Food Manufacturing
Job Details
The Company and Role.
This is a fantastic junior / graduate food opportunity working for large multi-sites progressive food business who produce a delicious range of own label and branded food products. Working within a large R&D team, the successful candidate will need to be a real “foodie” with a passion for creative innovative and consumer trend-based product development. This opportunity is a great environment to hone your skills and practical knowledge to translate big ideas into fantastic flavourful products as the business looks to expand their product portfolio.
People Profile.
- Prior experience working within a creative development environment
- Knowledge/experience of food manufacturing processes
- Food Science/Technology or related degree, or alternatively a HNC Food Science/Technology, BTEC Food Science, alternatively a culinary/chef-based qualifications will also be considered
- A real “foodie” with passion/flair for creative innovative trend-based product development
- Ambitious self-starter, able to manage their own projects independently
- An ability to work well within a broader R&D team
- Solution oriented
Key Accountabilities.
- Deliver the R&D programme for NPD/EPD/ESG for the related product area.
- Lead scale-up development via pilot plant & factory trials
- Work independently to develop new ideas and shape projects
- Monitor current trends in cuisines, ingredients, and consumer trends
- Understand the ingredient, product functionality and work with suppliers to develop exciting new opportunities
- Progress all aspects of document control and process relating to projects
- To work with the packaging, sensory and marketing teams to set benchmarks and appropriate product assessments
We regret we can not offer visa sponsorship and can only consider candidates who hold right to work in the UK.
To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of James Constable
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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