Reporting to the NPD Manager the successful candidate will take responsibility for launching and evaluating new product development
THE DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIT ROLE
Support and/or lead as appropriate, the project management of briefs from concept to launch with a right first time approach (including sample submissions and sample amendments, customer presentations, critical path, launch update, trials, artwork and packaging development process, manufacturing and palletisation guidelines, post implementation reviews)
Lead factory trials for new products with the support of the factory operatives and Factory Managers, Packaging Technologist, (where relevant) to ensure that products are only progressed where truly feasible without risk to product integrity, technical standards and commercial viability.
Understand the relevant manufacturing equipment capabilities, process and limitations to ensure that they are considered within all new products and packaging. Help highlighting any risks to ensure that they are managed or mitigatedTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We're looking for a candidate that shows enthusiasm, initiative and is well-organised and reliable. However, the following basic skills would be an advantage -
Having plenty of initiative and common sense as well as a willing to take on different tasks and generally get involved.
Strong IT (good excel knowledge) and communication skills will be essential - due to the nature of the role you will need to be confident...