Our client is a successful food manufacturing business. They are a leader in their category and they have an excellent reputation for high-quality products and excellent customer service. The business has been growing steadily over the last few years, making a few very clever acquisitions along the way.
They are looking to continue growing and need to add to their Product Development team with a Development Technologist.
To develop NPD and EPD products in line with business commercial targets and market trends, managing the critical path from concept through to launch. To support cost reduction work and ‘Blue Sky’ innovation.
The role
Innovates new products and processes for the business to - Maintain and extend current categories & deliver new products and processes outside the current ranges
To manage, motivate and inspire direct reports to achieve personal development and continual improvement.
Manage focused development of new products to deliver the budgeted margin for specific product categories.
Understands the wants and needs of both internal and external customers to keep us jointly continually ahead of our competition.
Presents facts and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively to achieve effective communication across all functions and customers.
Embraces the principles of category management to gain a true understanding of the wants and needs of the consumer.
For specific product categories, plans, organises and controls...