Product Development Innovator

6 days ago


Yorkshire and The Humber, United Kingdom Venatu Recruitment Group Full time

We are seeking a Product Development Innovator to join our team at Venatu Recruitment Group. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is proactive and passionate about driving innovation in bakery and dessert products.

About the Role

This Senior New Product Development Specialist 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, focusing on other strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Documentation: 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.
  • Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with the Buying team to arrange raw materials and ingredients, and work with suppliers to manage costs.
  • Compliance: Ensure all products meet food regulations and customer requirements throughout each stage of development.
  • Trial Management: Organise and conduct trials, analyse results, and provide informed recommendations.
  • Specifications & Standards: Agree on customer specifications with the technical team, write quality standards, and sign off on packaging artwork.
Requirements
  • Degree in Food Science or a related field.
  • Essential: 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.
Personal Attributes
  • Meticulous attention to detail with a methodical approach to work.
  • Positive, proactive, and self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
What We Offer

£42,500 - £47,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

23 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension (auto-enrolment), free parking, healthcare cashback plan, and death in service (2x annual salary).

37.5 hours per week (flexibility required)



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