Senior Npd Technologist

We are currently seeking a talented Senior NPD Technologist to support our ongoing growth, bringing concepts to life from the kitchen to full launch.

**Key responsibilities of the role will include: -**
- To manage & co-ordinate NPD project portfolio, from formulation to plant approval, working closely with the Operations Leadership team and other key contacts on site.
- Working with cross-functional teams to implement development plans to cost and timescale, ensuring that brief and product launch timeframes are achieved.
- Responsible for managing the day to day progression of each project within their portfolio. This will involve coordinating and driving all activities on the Critical Path.
- Work closely with sales team to create accurate briefs and ensure customer deadlines are achieved.
- Provide technical expertise on product and process related issues on site, including commissioning of new equipment and processes.

**Ideally, the right person for the role would possess the following attributes: -**
- A solid grounding in Food Technology, both in formulation experience and understanding of food process. A degree in Food Science is desirable.
- Significant NPD experience within an FMCG company, ideally with experience of product ranges such as bakery and confectionary.
- Ideally currently working in a senior role or used to working under own initiative
- A real ‘foodie’, someone who is enthusiastic, innovative and keen to keep up to date with new trends within the industry
- Good understanding of project management with the ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively to achieve internal and external deadlines.
- Relevant experience of working with retail branded products and presenting to the major retailers would be highly beneficial, but not essential.

**Salary**: £34,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- New Product Development: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Snr NPD Technologist