This role is a key member within the product development team, driving towards a successful concept to launch process for all NPD & EPD products, working in line with the Pilgrims Europe stage & gate process. Working closely with functional business unit / production site team members to develop products in line with manufacturing capability. To ensure success in this role, you will have an understanding of the new product development process, with a keen eye for detail and following process to deliver successful launches.
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Responsibilities:
* Development of day-to-day product development of NPD & EPD activity.
* Ensure products are developed in line with commercial, nutritional & operational targets.
* Generation of customer samples required for product submissions and customer presentations.
* Project management through the stage & gate process as required, critical path management of projects
* Generation of all required paperwork and documentation, in line with stage & gate and customer submission process.
* Support the product development & innovation pipeline that is commercially viable and in line with manufacturing capability.
* Working effectively with other key functions: operations, technical, process development, packaging development across the launch process.
* Supporting role in any customer presentations, as required.
* Facilitate regular project meetings, update stakeholders on progress, and address any issues that arise to keep projects on track
Essential Criteria:
* Strong communication skills, ability to communicate verbally and written.
* Computer literate with good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word.
* Passion for Food
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