Lead Product Developer

3 months ago

Basingstoke, United Kingdom Lavazza Professional UK Full time

Job description

Lavazza Professional is the Business-to-business (B2B) arm of Lavazza Group; as a brand we have grown over the last 120 years from a small Italian artisanal company to an industrial giant. We remain family owned and our passion for quality coffee is coupled with a spirit of entrepreneurship, defined by innovation and a sense of responsibility.

At Lavazza Professional, our goal is to fuel workplace productivity and wellness. We bring high performance vending technologies to offices and factory floors across the UK, partnering with some of the nation’s best loved drinks brands.

As a company, we are proud to announce our “Roadmap to Zero”, our aim is to completely neutralise the Group’s carbon footprint by the end of 2030. With an investment of about €50million in the 2020-2023 period, you can be proud to join a company dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and employee development.

Interest Me

We are hiring a Lead Product Developer to shape the end to end, concept to launch development of hot and cold drinks products for our workplace vending machines, spanning teas and coffees, chocolates, soups and other specialist brews.

With robust technical ingredients knowledge, you’ll lead cross functional teams to manage change and product launches.

Customer focus is key; you’ll leverage customer and consumer insight to identify and develop the right drinks portfolio for our European customers, adopting a holistic, systems based approach to consider the impact and opportunities for new ingredients.

An established professional, you’ll provide coaching and support to the ingredients team, leading best practices within new product development and innovation.

You’ll ensure the performance and quality of product, taking into account not only the recipe and taste, but also the behaviour of the ingredients during service and delivery through the machine to the consumer.

You will be responsible for:

· Leading a portfolio of complex NPD and innovation projects

· Understanding customer and consumer insights and translating into safe, legal and repeatable specifications

· Ensure delivery of the R&D plan to agreed timings, budget and quality standards

· Forging strong and effective relationships with a network of technical and non-technical stakeholders, both internally and with suppliers.

Understand Me

The successful candidate will:

· Be degree educated, likely in a food sciences or food technology discipline

· Have strong working knowledge of food product development, NPD process, manufacturing and quality assurance principles

· Demonstrate experience of leading and delivering large technical work programmes with a cross functional team

· Be an experienced relationship manager with strong supplier relationship credentials

· Show technical understanding of powder manufacturing processes

You must be willing to travel in the UK and across Europe.

Reward Me

· Competitive Salary up to £55k plus performance and profit related bonus scheme

· 25 days holiday plus eight statutory bank holiday

· Pension Scheme

· Private Health Care

· Complimentary fruit on site

· On site gym

· Free parking

· Employee social events such as Summer BBQ’s, Easter Hunt etc

· Plus a range of health and well-being benefits

Benefits:

  • On-site parking
  • Wellness programs
  • Private medical/dental insurance
  • Company pension
  • Free fruit
  • Free hot and cold drinks All Day
  • Additional leave
  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay

Please only apply if you are based in the UK due to the recruitment and interview process, all successful candidates will be subject to reference checks and possible DBS clearance.

  • Lead Product Developer

    1 week ago

    Basingstoke, United Kingdom Rockfield Specialist Recruitment Full time

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing and evolving global FMCG manufacturer as a lead product developer, managing the pipeline of concept-to-launch product development, working at the forefront of food technology and sustainability, developing new products and driving innovation and excellence for a range of market-leading global consumer...

  • Lead Product Developer

    4 weeks ago

    Basingstoke, United Kingdom Rockfield Specialist Recruitment Full time

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing and evolving global FMCG manufacturer as a lead product developer, managing the pipeline of concept-to-launch product development, working at the forefront of food technology and sustainability, developing new products and driving innovation and excellence for a range of market-leading global consumer...

  • Lead Product Developer

    1 month ago

    Basingstoke, United Kingdom Rockfield Specialist Recruitment Full time

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing and evolving global FMCG manufacturer as a lead product developer, managing the pipeline of concept-to-launch product development, working at the forefront of food technology and sustainability, developing new products and driving innovation and excellence for a range of market-leading global consumer...

  • Lead Product Developer

    1 month ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Rockfield Specialist Recruitment Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to take on a challenging role in product development at a leading FMCG manufacturer. As a Lead Product Developer, you will be responsible for managing the pipeline of concept-to-launch product development, working at the forefront of food technology and sustainability.Key Responsibilities:• Lead a...

  • Lead Product Developer

    1 month ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Rockfield Specialist Recruitment Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to take on a challenging role in product development at a leading FMCG manufacturer. As a Lead Product Developer, you will be responsible for managing the pipeline of concept-to-launch product development, working at the forefront of food technology and sustainability.Key Responsibilities:• Lead a...

  • Lead Product Developer

    1 month ago

    Basingstoke, United Kingdom Rockfield Specialist Recruitment Full time

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing and evolving global FMCG manufacturer as a lead product developer, managing the pipeline of concept-to-launch product development, working at the forefront of food technology and sustainability, developing new products and driving innovation and excellence for a range of market-leading global consumer...

  • Product Development Lead

    1 month ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Lavazza Professional Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Development Lead to join our team at Lavazza Professional. As a key member of our innovation team, you will be responsible for leading the development of new products and services that meet the needs of our customers and drive business growth.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development of new...

  • Product Development Lead

    1 month ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Lavazza Professional Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Development Lead to join our team at Lavazza Professional. As a key member of our innovation team, you will be responsible for leading the development of new products and services that meet the needs of our customers and drive business growth.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development of new...

  • Lead Product Developer

    1 month ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Rockfield Specialist Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Lead to join our team at Rockfield Specialist Recruitment. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for leading the development of new products and driving innovation across our range of market-leading consumer products.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership:...

  • Lead Product Developer

    1 month ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Rockfield Specialist Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Lead to join our team at Rockfield Specialist Recruitment. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for leading the development of new products and driving innovation across our range of market-leading consumer products.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership:...

  • Lead Product Developer

    3 weeks ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Harper Anderton Full time

    Lead Product Developer OpportunityHarper Anderton is seeking a highly skilled Lead Product Developer to join our team in the Hampshire area. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for driving innovation and delivering high-quality products to the European market.Key Responsibilities:Develop and deliver accurate NPD, EPD, and...

  • Lead Product Developer

    4 weeks ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Harper Anderton Full time

    Lead Product Developer OpportunityHarper Anderton is seeking a highly skilled Lead Product Developer to join our team in the Hampshire area. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for driving innovation and delivering high-quality products to the European market.Key Responsibilities:Develop and deliver accurate NPD, EPD, and...

  • Lead Product Developer

    4 weeks ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Harper Anderton Full time

    Lead Product Developer OpportunityHarper Anderton is seeking a highly skilled Lead Product Developer to join our team in the Hampshire area. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for driving innovation and delivering high-quality products to the European market.Key Responsibilities:Develop and deliver accurate NPD, EPD, and...

  • Lead Product Developer

    3 weeks ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Harper Anderton Full time

    Lead Product Developer OpportunityHarper Anderton is seeking a highly skilled Lead Product Developer to join our team in the Hampshire area. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for driving innovation and delivering high-quality products to the European market.Key Responsibilities:Develop and deliver accurate NPD, EPD, and...

  • Lead Product Developer

    3 weeks ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom fish4.co - Jobboard Full time

    Product Development LeadThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing and evolving global FMCG manufacturer as a product development lead, managing the pipeline of concept-to-launch product development, working at the forefront of food technology and sustainability, developing new products and driving innovation and excellence for a range of...

  • Lead Product Developer

    4 weeks ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Rockfield Specialist Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Lead to join our team at Rockfield Specialist Recruitment. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for leading the development of new products and driving innovation across our range of market-leading consumer products.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership:...

  • Lead Product Developer

    4 weeks ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Rockfield Specialist Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Lead to join our team at Rockfield Specialist Recruitment. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for leading the development of new products and driving innovation across our range of market-leading consumer products.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership:...

  • Lead Product Developer

    4 weeks ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Harper Anderton Full time

    Lead Product Developer OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Product Developer to join our team at Harper Anderton. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for driving innovation and delivering high-quality products to the European market.Key Responsibilities:Develop and deliver accurate NPD, EPD,...

  • Lead Product Developer

    4 weeks ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Harper Anderton Full time

    Lead Product Developer OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Product Developer to join our team at Harper Anderton. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for driving innovation and delivering high-quality products to the European market.Key Responsibilities:Develop and deliver accurate NPD, EPD,...

  • Lead Product Developer

    4 weeks ago

    Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Rockfield Specialist Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Development Lead to join our team at Rockfield Specialist Recruitment. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for leading the development of new products and driving innovation across our portfolio of global consumer products.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a...