Senior NPD Technologist

_{Job Title: Senior NPD Technologist}

_{Location: Glasgow
Salary: Up to £42k}

_​The Senior NPD Technologist supports the delivery of the company’s NPD strategy, managing the on-site NPD process, documentation, specifications, QAS, and submission forms. The role involves recipe development, sample preparation, trials, and collaboration with technical teams, product developers, and internal stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage NPD procedures, critical paths, and industrialisation of new products.
• Develop and implement QAS, ensuring production teams are well-trained.
• Present and benchmark new products against competitors.
• Research raw materials, methods, and new ingredients.
• Create recipes aligned with company objectives; suggest improvements.
• Support production teams during launches and trials.
• Maintain specifications, customer databases, and documentation.
• Propose innovative ideas for product and process improvements.
• Build effective relationships with teams, customers, and suppliers.

Performance Measures:

• Meet critical path deadlines.
• Achieve KPIs.
• Complete responsibilities accurately and on time.

Attributes:

• Manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong understanding of recipes, costs, and the NPD process.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about food development.
• Experience with Own Label

Qualifications:

• Degree in Food Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in NPD, including retailer collaboration.
• Flexibility to travel; additional languages are advantageous.

Special Requirements:

• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends or nights if needed.
• Travel with overnight stays.

For more information about this role, please apply today.