This is a customer facing role managing the development process from concept to launch
Developing full understanding of the Chilled Pastry Category coupled with a desire to translate new trends & consumer needs into winning New Product Development
Leading the business into new profitable areas through proactive Innovation / New Product development.
The Role:
PRODUCT MAKE UP
* Proactive management of recipe generator software, liking in with Procurement & Commercial to ensure up to date recipe specifications & costings.
* Leading the sites NPD function on a day to day basis
* Lead concept development meetings with the Commercial Manager to ensure briefs are interpreted and actioned accurately
* Liaise with all key stakeholders to ensure products are developed in line with C2L / Technical & BRC requirements, where required
* Manage and prioritise multiple ongoing projects to hit key dates / critical paths
* Benchmark the market to ensure products are developed with sound rationale
* Develop and maintain recipes accurately using Point 74 software in line with customer and internal briefs
* Make all NPD kitchen samples as required for customer / internal briefs and projects
* Work closely with the wider team to input on suitable packaging solutions.
* Panel customer / submission products for internal sign off in a timely manner
* Obtain benchmarks for submissions / panels as required
* Generation of Sample Su...