Npd technologist

Kirsty's Harrogate, England, United Kingdom


NPD Technologist

Kirsty's is a rapidly growing food manufacturing business trading over multiple categories within the chilled & frozen fixtures supplying all major retailers.

In a relatively modest factory, we can produce up to 250,000 meals a week and we are searching for an experienced NPD Technologist to join our team.

Our culture is built on respect, teamwork, ambition, and excellence. If you think you represent these values, then we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

1. Support NPD & EPD projects from concept to launch following the NPD gate process.
2. Work in the NPD kitchen to assist with the creation of samples, including preparation of ingredients, cooking sauces, and assembly of products.
3. Review new ingredients and packaging options, as well as approval of samples from new/different suppliers.
4. Calculate nutritional information using Nutricalc.
5. Plan and prepare taste panels to review samples with the team and collate feedback.
6. Plan factory trials for NPD & EPD projects, ensuring any new raw materials and packaging are onsite.
7. Present on trials to support teams and record data.
8. Organise product samples from trials for lab testing, cooking validation, organoleptic panels, customer presentations, etc.
9. Carry out cooking and storage validation.
10. Hold organoleptic panels to review products over life to determine shelf life.
11. Work with the technical team to ensure all documentation and quality standards are created for product trials and launch.
12. Assist in customer sample sessions and presentations.
13. Collate information for submission forms.
14. Ability to work to tight deadlines to meet critical path timeframes.

Working at Kirsty's:

* On-site working with some flexibility for a day from home.
* Free On-Site Parking
* Medical Cash Plan
* Nutritious on-site meals
* Company Pension


Seniority level

Mid-Senior level


Employment type

Full-time


Industries

Food Production

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