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    Senior Product Developer - Chichester, United Kingdom - Natures Way Foods

    Natures Way Foods
    Natures Way Foods Chichester, United Kingdom

    6 days ago

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    Overview

    Natures Way Foods is a leading fresh prepared food manufacturer in the UK, specialising in providing fresh and convenient food to major retail and food service customers. Our success is rooted in enduring supplier and customer relationships, committed to delivering excellence in Quality, Service, and Value.

    Our company is fuelled by innovation and a commitment to providing quality products that nourish and delight consumers. With four manufacturing facilities, we have the capacity to produce over 326 million units per year, making us a key player in the food industry. As an inclusive and diverse organization, we celebrate our multicultural workforce, spanning 39 different languages. We believe that diversity is our strength and that it fosters a rich and dynamic work environment.

    Responsibilities

    We are seeking to appoint immediately a Senior Product Developer to support our product development team. The purpose of this role is to grow NWF and Customer sales, profit and market share by delivering customer focused NPD/EPD based on Category and Consumer Insight. To lead and operate within the development gated process, working cross functionally across the business, to implement new products from concept to launch

    PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

  • Build and maintain customer relationships, acting as the dedicated contact to provide accurate and consistent communication both internally and externally, ensuring any issues are identified and resolved quickly
  • Work with the Category and Sales Teams to identify tactical opportunities with strategic long-term views, converting insight into commercially viable products and solutions
  • Manage key stakeholders within gated development process, ensuring appropriate accountability and responsibilities
  • Support the development of Development Assistants
  • Create products and propositions in line with customer briefs with Product Developers and Chefs, ensuring adherence to customer specific technical and sourcing policies
  • Ensure all product launches are on time; meeting customer expectations for product and cost, whilst ensuring we achieve NWF required margin
  • Project manage NPD/EPD through the NWF gated development process. Ownership of the customer critical path
  • Working with the Product Director to drive and deliver a 3-year rolling development plan for the customer, working in conjunction with Sales and Category
  • Product sample coordination with the customer and Chef Team, throughout the process

    • Skills and Experience

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of the retail landscape, the retailer's processes and experience working with them directly
  • Has a good knowledge of food manufacturing and operations
  • Demonstrable skills in leading New Product Development within food
  • Food Science / Technology qualification at Degree of HND Level
  • Chilled product development experience is desirable
  • Knowledge of Point 74 Recipe Management System is desirable
  • Driving licence required for business travel
    • Qualifications

    Our People Agenda:

    At Natures Way Foods, we are on a journey of success, and we believe passionate individuals will take us even further. Our people agenda is centred on employer engagement through listening and training. We value your input, and our commitment to your growth is reflected in ongoing training opportunities and a culture that encourages open communication.

    Investing in Our Future:

    Natures Way Foods is dedicated to investing in our future to delight our customers and continue to be a major supplier to market-leading brands, providing a quality-driven, food-secure supply chain.

    How to Apply:

    If you are ready to join Natures Way Foods and help us continue our journey of innovation and growth, we encourage you to apply for the position. Please submit your resume through our online advertisement.

    Natures Way Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Join us in shaping the future of food at Natures Way Foods

    NO AGENCIES.

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