Science in Sport Group is a world-leader in performance nutrition. We have two highly regarded brands; SiS which combines world-class knowledge and scientific formulations to provide optimal performance solutions for endurance athletes, supplying over 320 professional teams worldwide. Brand ambassadors include former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy. PhD Nutrition is a premium active-nutrition brand targeting the active lifestyle community; fuelled by science, our products help maximise performance, whether this is building strength, getting leaner, or everyday wellness. PhD brand ambassadors include leading strength and endurance athlete Ross Edgley.
The two brands sell through the Company's phd.com and scienceinsport.com digital platforms, third-party online sites, including Amazon, and extensive retail distribution in the UK and internationally. In 2022, the company opened a state-of-the-art 160,000 square foot manufacturing and logistics facility in Blackburn, Lancashire, providing a significant advantage in product costs and customer response time and allowing Science in Sport to have the highest standards of quality.
Science in Sport is a Performance Solutions partner to Ineos Grenadiers cycling team, Tottenham Hotspur, New York City and OGC Nice football clubs, and the Official Nutrition Partner to the Milwaukee Bucks, 2021 National Basketball Association Champions.
The Role
* Job Type: FTC Maternity Leave cover - 12 months
* Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
* Location: Blackburn
* Cycle to work scheme
* Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office)
* Birthday day off
* Pension scheme, employer contribution at 4%
The work - Your 4 most important responsibilities
* In-House Manufactured Protein Bar(s) continuous improvement – recipe and process amendment support
* Existing Product Development (EPD) ownership – managing project plans, running EPD meetings, driving actions
* Formulation and benchtop development of sports nutrition products with a focus on protein bars
* Supporting Supply Chain with raw material tenders while safeguarding NPD set-out product quality
Accountability – what you are responsible for delivering
* Continuous product improvement of bars, gels, and ready-to-mix powder blends
* Formulating and benchtop developing sports nutrition products
* Organizing and reviewing factory trials and creating technical reports
* Collaborating with Operations, Technical, and Product Teams in EPD meetings
Capability - the skills and behaviours required to do this job well
* Degree level education in Food Technology or similar, with proven experience in a factory setting
* Strong understanding of ingredients, recipes, costs, and the NPD process
* Self-starter with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
* Able to run cross-functional meetings and drive actions
* Able to work well under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
Performance – how you will know you are doing a great job
* Smart Bar product improvement plans with provisional timelines and tangible outcomes
* Regularly run EPD meetings with stakeholders informed and consulted
* Timely support of Supply Chain raw material tenders, unlocking cost savings without compromising quality
Attributes – experience and mindset that will enable you to do well in this role
* Enthusiastic and self-driven
* Excellent food hygiene
* Attention to detail and strong mathematical & IT skills
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