The Cake Crew are the UK's largest independant manufacturer of cupcakes. Located in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park in Bala, North Wales, this family owned business is going from strength to strength and as such we are expanding our Product Development Team with the requirement for a Senior NPD Technologist. This is a customer facing role and it's purpose is to ensure customer critical paths for project briefs are adhered to, launch products on time and support briefs with innovative ideas and trends through market data and research. This post will have sole responsibility for one major account.
The ideal person will be preferably educated to degree level or qualified by experience. Have significant sector experience of bakery ingredient functionality. Have understanding of the science behind the recipe formulation and insights to ensure smooth concept to launch process (must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding). Have HACCP knowledge and understanding by qualification or experience (certification can be provided).
You wil possess good written and verbal communication skills and be computer literate in all aspects of Microsoft Office, be food hygiene qualified and be conversant with retailer Codes of Practice and Policies.
Key areas of responsibility:
To manage customers accounts with NPD and EPD projects from concept to launch;
Direct contact with Key retailers, face to face and written comm...