Head of Research

1 month ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Major Recruitment Full time

Experience within flavours, food, or FMCG is advantageous. As an R&D Manager you will be responsible for ensuring robust processes are implemented and followed for all new R&D projects to launch and you will be responsible for the end to end ownership of all R&D.
End to end ownership of R&D/NPD projects to be managed, communicated and progressed through the business.
Conduct onsite new product development trials and take them from concept to launch.
Record and save all relevant R&D data on the provided digital work spaces.
Coach and mentor junior members of the R&D team, with them in mind to be the future R&D leaders. Own products and white label costings using supplier and competition data to make us highly competitive in the market.
Sourcing new raw materials from global suppliers to maximise the cost and quality of the products.
Maintain the company recipe web site (WMS).
Manage and communicate any regulatory requirements, e.g. FSA with the direct collaboration with the MD
Experience working within Food, Flavours, Ingredients or FMCG
Good organisation and project management skills
bonus 10%
days holiday + Bank Holidays
Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:30-17:00
Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward.



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