Job Description
My Client has been developing innovative products for the bakery industry for over years, they are looking for someone with a passion for making things happen, real enthusiasm in the food industry, as well as a strong desire to be part of cross functional teams.
Job Purpose:
The NPD Technologist will be responsible for supporting in the development of new products as requested by management or customers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
With the support of a small and friendly team, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
-Creating product formulations based on customer briefs.
-Project management and maintenance for customer accounts with Key Account Manager support.
-Proactive, professional and confident communications with our customers.
-Covering for the NPD Manager when required.
-Overseeing and supporting the scale up of products from the 60kg trial vessel to full scale production.
-Providing support to the factory on product launches and improvement initiatives.
-Production of lab samples on occasion for high profile products.
-Testing of kitchen samples in order to keep good records
-Accurate record keeping, ensuring full traceability of process.
-Following strict food safety, health and safety and quality control practices within the scope of the above activities.
-Working well with all members of the site team but the Technical, Production and Quality teams; with a priority on clear and proactive communications and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
-Assisting the creative evolution of product from initial concept to delivered goods in line with the market trends and demands in collaboration with the Marketing Department
-Cleaning and maintenance of the NPD area and kitchen
-Ensuring stock ingredients are replenished like, stock rotations, ordering ingredients from suppliers