Senior NPD Technologist (New Product Development)
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:30
Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB
Main Duties Include (but not limited to):
1. Product Development: Work closely with the NPD Chef and other teams to develop new concepts and ensure products meet the specifications for consumer and business needs, with a strong focus on quality and innovation
2. Customer Engagement: Act as a key contact for customers, participating in presentations and responding to feedback, ensuring effective communication throughout the product development process
3. Project Management: Manage development projects from customer brief to launch, ensuring all aspects are delivered on time and meet customer and business requirements
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside departments including technical, operations, and commercial teams to ensure the smooth launch of new products and compliance with company policies
5. Cost Considerations: Ensure new product developments align with commercial requirements, including managing ingredient costs and publishing accurate recipes for costing and sign-off
6. Market Insight: Stay informed on market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity, contributing to benchmarking and concept development
7. Launch process custodian: Ensure meticulous adherence to the product development process, rigorously overseeing each stage's completion, accurate documentation, and effective communication with key stakeholders
What We Look For:
8. A strong passion for food and innovation
9. Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience
10. Previous experience in a similar role within the food industry
11. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
12. Ability to manage multiple projects and work cross-functionally
13. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Offer:
14. Job stability at a growing and expanding company
15. Excellent and competitive rates of pay
16. Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training matrix. This will include machine specific training and upskilling
17. Profit sharing through discounted share scheme
18. Hassle free auto-enrolment into company pension scheme including enhanced contribution options
19. Access to the Cranswick Package which includes Cycle to Work Scheme, Free Parking, Discounted products, ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ platform, ‘Hapi’ discounts app and buying extra holiday entitlement
A full job description is available upon request.
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Closing Date: 1st November
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.