*** ONLY OPEN TO APPLICANTS WITH FOOD MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE INCLUDING DIRECT EXPERIENCE DEALING WITH RETAILERS ***
JOB TITLE:
NPD Account Manager
LOCATION:
Northern Ireland, UK
DIRECT REPORTS:
NPD Technologist
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Liaising and communicating with the Customer to develop strong and positive relationships with key personnel
* Working closely with the Development Chefs and the Commercial Team to ensure that all information is co-owned, co-approved and appropriate to the brief
* Product concepts from the Development Chefs are scaled up in the factory in a professional and organised manner for timely and accurate presentation to the customer
* Working with other site disciplines to ensure the food safety, quality and legality of all new and modified products
* Ensuring the appropriate maintenance of records of NPD activities to ensure audit compliance in NPD & EPD activities
* Working proactively within the scope of relevant food trends and innovation, in collaboration with the Development Chefs, Marketing Team and the Customer
* Working proactively with respect to new processes, machinery, capabilities and product improvement. This includes the undertaking of R&D projects, as appropriate
* Liaising and communicating with suppliers, third parties & external providers of expertise.
* Liaising and communicating with all internal stakeholders to develop and deliver food-safe, legally compliant new and modified lines from the site
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
* 2 years + Food industry experience, preferably in a Product Development role.
* Science/ Food Science/ other related discipline qualification at higher education level, OR equivalent experience in industry.
* Exposure to the understanding of foodservice/ retail customers ways of working, including some of the ‘Big 4’ UK retailers.
* Organisational skills to enable the management and development of multiple projects
* Understanding and working knowledge of food science and manufacturing process
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels
* Ability to work effectively within a team and on your own initiative
* Willing to build knowledge base above and beyond core experience
* Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to UK sites/customers as required to fulfil job role
* Willing to travel within the UK as required to other sites/customers