Food Innovation Specialist

4 days ago


Enniskillen Co Fermanagh, United Kingdom Pilgrims Europe Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Technologist to join our team at Pilgrims Europe. As a key member of the product development team, you will play a crucial role in driving the successful concept to launch process for all NPD & EPD products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement day-to-day product development strategies for NPD & EPD activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet commercial, nutritional, and operational targets.
  • Manage the generation of customer samples and supporting documents for product submissions and customer presentations.
  • Oversee project management through the stage & gate process, ensuring critical path management of projects.
  • Develop and maintain all required paperwork and documentation in line with stage & gate and customer submission processes.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of the product development & innovation pipeline, ensuring it remains commercially viable and aligned with manufacturing capabilities.
  • Collaborate with other key functions, including operations, technical, process development, and packaging development, to drive successful launch processes.
  • Provide supporting roles in customer presentations, as required.
  • Foster open communication and collaboration among stakeholders through regular project meetings, progress updates, and issue resolution.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated expertise in product development and a passion for food innovation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Estimated Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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