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Client:
Valeo Foods
Location:
Wallingford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
b167758a5e30
Job Views:
4
Posted:
16.02.2025
Expiry Date:
02.04.2025
Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Product Developer to join us on a 10 month FTC to support the NPD + EPD activity across a portfolio of private label accounts, B2B and food service along with developing products from concept to customer sign off working in a cross functional manner internally and externally.
* Manage private label accounts to deliver new product launches and key customer initiatives
* Build strong working relationships and rapport with key customer contacts
* Take the lead on R&D customer visits by coordinating and collaborating across the business to ensure a successful outcome
* Support on creating effective customer quality plans
* Attend stage/gate meeting and manage projects ensuring there are structured project plans in place
* Coordinate project handover to the Process Development Manager and Operations team, ensuring successful factory implementation to meet customers’ expectations. Factory and trial support required as necessary
* Responsible for project meetings as required, working closely with Grocery Controllers and National Account Managers.
* Effective management of the front end critical path to land projects on time, in full
* Timely stakeholder engagement to provide project updates and plan remedial action/contingencies as necessary
* Actively engage with external stakeholders and across the industry to explore opportunities for innovation
* Explore new processes, products, ingredients and packaging formats to share opportunities for improvement and advancement to the business
* Proactive development of products in response to market trends and benchmarking
* Drive innovation which is cost effective and identify opportunities within the team to further increase efficiency and reduce costs
Qualifications:
* Degree or equivalent in Food Science or related discipline.
* Min 5 years’ experience in R&D/Development role or similar experience
* Ability to apply technical knowledge and skills in a kitchen and manufacturing environment
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Skilled at building collaborative relationships internally and externally
* Highly organised, able to multi-task and prioritise effectively
* Strong time management skills and attention to detail
* Passion for development and the food industry
* Problem solving skills
* A drive to succeed
Additional Information:
* Excellent Career Opportunities
* Matched pension scheme
* Death in service
* Cycle to work scheme
* Retailer discount platform
* Staff discount
* And plenty more!
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