NPD Account Technologist

1 week ago


United Kingdom Venatu Recruitment Group Full time €40,000 - €45,000

New Product Development Technologist (Bakery & Dessert Products)
Benefits: 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension (auto-enrolment), free parking, healthcare cashback plan (currently Westfield), and death in service (2x annual salary).
We are looking for an experienced New Product Development (NPD) Technologist with a strong background in bakery and hot desserts to join our team. This role is crucial in managing the technical, food safety, quality, and regulatory aspects of product development. You will lead NPD projects and shoulder significant responsibility, to focus on other strategic initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is proactive and passionate about driving innovation in bakery and dessert products.

Project Management: Lead allocated projects from concept through to post-launch, ensuring all milestones are achieved on time.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various teams across the business to conduct feasibility studies and clarify project briefs.
Sample Production: Create and assess kitchen samples according to NPD procedures, ensuring compliance with customer codes of practice.
Maintain accurate and organised records of all NPD activities, ensuring a clear documented trail.
Stakeholder Engagement: Support meetings on NPD projects, feasibility assessments, and challenges, liaising with relevant site and business functions.
Compliance: Ensure all products meet food regulations and customer requirements throughout each stage of development.
Agree on customer specifications with the technical team, write quality standards, and sign off on packaging artwork.
Degree in Food Science or a related field.
Experience in a bakery or hot dessert environment.
Proven experience in a similar NPD role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
Strong knowledge of food quality standards and factory processes.

Flexibility in working hours to ensure trials are conducted with minimal impact on factory operations.
If you are passionate about bakery and dessert product development and are seeking a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

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