Product Development Assistant
Location: East Midlands
Salary: £30k D.O.E
Reference: (phone number removed)
Are you passionate about bringing delicious, market-ready food products to life? We're on the hunt for a Product Development Assistant to support our dynamic NPD team in crafting innovative, retail-ready solutions for leading UK supermarkets. This is your chance to play a key role in the journey from concept to shelf!
What you'll be doing:
* Drive and manage customer artwork development, ensuring accurate, on-time sign-off across all major retail accounts.
* Collaborate closely with internal departments and production sites to keep projects moving seamlessly through the artwork and product development process.
* Keep projects on track by working to critical path timelines, raising any risks or delays proactively to the wider team.
* Support with the assembly and quality checking of product samples to wow internal stakeholders and customers alike.
* Complete and manage customer documentation with precision and attention to detail.
* Stay ahead of the curve by tracking and reporting on competitor product launches and trends.
* Take ownership of the UK Market Review Schedule, delivering valuable insights to guide the team's innovation strategy.
* Play a key role in ensuring product launches are on trend, on brand, and on time.
What you'll need:
* Experience within a manufacturing food development or chef type role
* Own transp...