Job Description

Development Technologist/Product Developer

Job Purpose:


Responsible to help create & deliver customer development plans, ensuring the delivery of quality, technical & commercial objectives, requiring cross functional collaboration with various departments across the business.

Key Responsibilities:


Work alongside the NPD Manager to interpret customer briefs and to take responsibility for the development of new & innovative products in line with product briefs and market insights Responsible for customer sample make ups & submissions Work closely with all functions to deliver focused development that achieves agreed gross margin ensuring products are commercially viable and work in practice Work with site operational, procurement, technical and commercial team prior to trialling on costings and feasibility of new products. Plan & lead factory trials in with team and deliver ongoing production product improvement EPD where necessary Maintain recipe/ process documentation and input new information on necessary systems Drive preparation for customer presentations, including making of samples, costings and documentation Take on board outputs from customer meetings and feedback to site teams & take relevant action in a timely manner Ensure products developed are fit for purpose, and the best they can possibly be Feed information into the NPD process so critical paths are delivered in a timely manner Keep abreast of global, national, regional and local food trends to ensure that we deliver products to retail and foodservice ahead of the market Keep abreast of legislative requirements and ensure that all products are developed with future proofing in mind in terms of attributes

Essential:


Degree or 3rd Level qualification in a food / nutrition related subject Experience working within the Food Industry & Passionate about delivering new products to the market Evidence of strong organisational, planning and time management abilities Ability to gain and maintain trust and respect of customers, peers and suppliers Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. With visible desire and enthusiasm for achieving targets, objectives and continuous improvement in a cross-functional team environment Keen on detail & delivering work at pace Proven ability to provide solutions and deliver results while working independently and on own initiative Proficient use of computer; Word, Excel, Outlook; online portals & software; using relevant software to deliver data & presentations Ability to work flexibly to ensure business needs are met * Able to travel when required with a valid driving licence and vehicle available for business use