Product Development Technologist

3 months ago


United Kingdom Inspired Global Cuisine Full time €32,000

Role Details

Role: Product Development Technologist

Salary: Up to £32K - dependent on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (usually 8am-4pm, some flexibility may be required)

Contract: Permanent

Inspired Global Cuisine (IGC)

Inspired Global Cuisine are a frozen ready meal manufacturer based in Gorton, East Manchester.

We are an ambitious company who have grown significantly over the last 2 years, now producing over 1million meals a week and have plans to continue that growth.

We believe in manufacturing excellence - delivered by our brilliant people, innovative products and continuous improvement. We achieve this by working within our core values of being accountable, creative, open and as a team.

We have high standards and encourage our colleagues to be autonomous and authentic to drive our business forward. With a supportive environment we encourage personal and professional development too.

You’ll work cross functionally and collaboratively, always strive to be the best and even have some fun along the way.

About the role

As a key member of the team, you will collaborate closely with Innovation and Commercial colleagues to execute our food strategy. Your role involves leading and motivating an internal team to ensure project timelines are met, while overseeing the food range from conception to process handover. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality product developments that align with brand requirements and presenting them professionally. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality product developments that align with brand requirements and presenting them professionally. Your duties include benchmarking and maintaining range quality, completing sample submission forms and internal feasibility studies, and ensuring accurate project costing to meet commercial objectives.

Skills & Experience

  • Passion for food and creativity
  • Degree educated, with time in industry, so arrives with relevant customer facing experience and a good sense of what is required from the role.
  • Numerate, literate and a good communicator, as this role will liaise with many different functions and businesses
  • Personal characteristics: highly motivated and accountable self-starter, with a robust and tenacious attitude, great communication skills and a sense of fun.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills building open co-operative relationships
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Proficient IT skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
  • Team player with the ability to work autonomously
  • Approachable, flexible and methodical - keen attention to detail

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

  • 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
  • 15% store discount including double discount weeks
  • 30% discount with Club Individual Restaurant Group
  • Free parking onsite
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Long service awards
  • Reward & recognition
  • Rewards discount / cashback scheme at over 150 retailers. Categories including shopping, electricals, holidays, restaurants, insurance, and more

Your Application

So, if you are up for the challenge and have the desired drive, determination and experience, please get in touch by applying now and sending over your CV.



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