Senior Npd Technologist

We designed our state-of-the-art bacon and gammon facility in Sherburn-in-Elmet in 2008, to upscale the traditional methods of dry curing, air drying and smoking. These artisanal techniques were first brought to us by master curers Chris Battle in 2004 and later Colin Woodall. Their knowledge draws from centuries-old techniques designed to produce bacon with a rich flavour and superior texture.

Our dedication to creating the perfect bacon rasher has led to continual investment and expansion - not only in the site’s infrastructure, but in the cutting-edge technology we use every day.

People are at the heart of our business. From the farm to the factory to the retail shelf, we are all dedicated to one purpose; feeding the nation with authentically made, sustainably produced food, created with passion.

We were founded on expertise but, more than anything, we are a company of entrepreneurs. Cranswick stands for determination and ambition, seeking out the next opportunity, encouraging a culture that allows great, commercially focused ideas to flourish.

We endeavour to be a destination employer. Each of our sites are unique, yet our guiding principles of Quality, Value, Innovation and People shine through.

Innovation and best in class are at the heart of everything we do at Cranswick. A role in NPD at Sherburn will allow you to work with passion and pride developing industry leading products at the highest product tier to our customer base.

You will develop products to meet both the customer, consumer and company expectations, delivering Gate 0 - Gate 2 and overseeing Gate 3 - 5 supported by the relevant site functions resulting in a to time faultless

While the role is site based there will some need to travel to meet with customers and therefore a full UK driver's license is essential.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead innovation and be the product champion for your customer and site
- Work with the Development team (site team & customer facing NPD Controllers) to deliver new concepts / projects in line with the brief
- Manage development projects from brief by customer / site NPD controller through to launch
- Set critical timings and ensure all project aspects are delivered as specified satisfying customer and business, commercial, nutritional and process development requirements
- Ensure the product development process is followed and that each stage is completed, documented and communicated accurately through to key stakeholders
- Work with the NPD Chef to create new and exciting ideas ensuring that products are delivered to the correct specification satisfying consumer, customer, business, commercial, operational, nutritional and process development requirements
- Always considering costs when developing products and ensure new raw material costs are obtained in a timely manner and responsible for publishing accurate recipes for site costings and internal sign off.
- Input all required product material in written customer presentations ensuring this is executed accurately and with fineness
- Attend customer presentations as required
- Play an active role in customer visits / pre-production / launches where appropriate
- Ensure that launch packs are updated as required and signed off by appropriate staff prior to launch by BRC and company policies
- Attend regular NPD meetings and ensure effective communication of all relevant project information to factory functions
- Be aware market information on pork products
- Conduct benchmarking panels and communicate results internally and externally

**Skills & Experience Required**:

- Food Technology degree (or similar)
- Level 3 or 4 Food Safety certificate
- Previous experience in an NPD role with basic people management
- Strong project and customer management skills
- Previous experience in an NPD role with basic people management
- Strong project and customer management skills
- Experience with retailer NPD systems
- Ability to interact with customers
- Good communication skills
- Strong computer literacy
- Ability to work to deadlines

**The description is not exhaustive and is intended for guidance only. You are required to perform any other duties as the needs of the business dictate.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

**Experience**:

- NPD: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person