Job Role: NPD Technologist
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: Wednesbury
Type: Full-Time / Permanent / Day Shift
Overview:
Everest People Solutions is recruiting for an experienced and motivated NPD Technologist on behalf of a leading food manufacturing company. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team in the Wednesbury area, working on the development of new products and packaging solutions. You will play a key role in supporting the product development process, collaborating across departments, and showcasing the company's Innovation Suite and NPD Kitchen.
Key Responsibilities:
* Product Development: Develop new products and ensure all necessary information is recorded for accurate costings and critical path management.
* NPD Process: Follow the company’s gated NPD process, ensuring all stages are completed effectively.
* Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with various teams to bring new products to market.
* Self-Supervision: Manage your time efficiently and work independently.
* Hygiene Maintenance: Ensure a high level of cleanliness in the NPD kitchen.
* Sample Management: Source ingredients, create product samples, and conduct panel tastings with the team.
* Benchmarking: Run internal benchmarking sessions and maintain a calendar to review product lines biannually.
* Data Management: Input product data into the company’s ACCESS system to maintain the Bill of Materials.
* Reporting: Provide detailed reports to the marketing and commercial teams, offering product recommendations.
* Shelf-Life Testing: Conduct and document organoleptic shelf-life panels for new and existing product lines.
Essential Requirements:
* Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar NPD or food development role.
* Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Food Science or a related field.
* Passion for Food: A creative individual with a genuine interest in food.
* Skills: Strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, excellent time management, and flexibility.
* Communication: Strong interpersonal and report-writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across teams.