Npd Technologist - Chester, United Kingdom - Harper Anderton

Harper Anderton

Verified Company

Chester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you ready to explore the delicious world of Branded Bakery products and drive innovation from concept to launch while collaborating with major retailers?

Join our client as an NPD Technologist, where you'll be at the forefront of bringing scrumptious Branded Bakery products to life.

From initial concept to product launch, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with major retailers, shaping the future of delightful treats.

If you're passionate about food industry innovation and eager to make your mark, this role offers the perfect platform for your career.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Maintain the NPD process and documentation for both brand and non brand. Lead and support all Biscuit projects
Support the team be a true foody aware of trends from insight and competitors and be commercially aware around influences in market beyond just the biscuit category
Carryout concept development for both EPD and true NPD projects support the NPD Manager
Nurture strong customer relationships, understanding the end user/consumer to ensure proactive NPD/EPD to deliver customer requirements visit customers as required
Work closely with the costing process to ensure new products meet both customer and internal targets
Work alongside strategic supplier's resources to support NPD projects and act as specialist knowledge resource to support the team
Follow the Product Development procedure and remain compliant with both BRC and Customer specific policies at all times work closely with Technical colleagues around allergens/HACCP

What's required?

Food science Degree or equivalent in technical discipline
Development Technologist experience > 2 years
Good level of technical expertise in food processes essential biscuit and baker industry experience, good understanding of manufacturing processes & confidence when working on plant and equipment
Good level of knowledge of the product development cycle, including all aspects of QMS internal procedure and experience of Top 4 retailer NPD systems/processes
Awareness of Food Labelling, Product Specifications, Nutritional information, Legislation related to food/materials and some understanding of packaging

What's in it for you?
Salary £28, £32,000.00

Hybrid Working

Do you think you fit the criteria?

Want to find out more about the role?

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate: