Lead Product Developer

Duties and Key Responsibilities: To manage the development of new and innovative products from translation of the customer brief through to implementation in the factory. Support in presenting products to internal stakeholders and to the customers at submission meetings. Input recipes into the recipe management system and assess the cost, nutritionals and allergens against the brief. Run weekly cross functional NPD meetings and manage the critical path. Complete product submission forms for all products as requested by the customer. Contribute to regular brain-storming and development sessions. Request new raw materials through the procurement team, ensuring they meet quality, allergy, cost and customer requirements and input them into the recipe management system. Liaise with the Packaging Technologist on all new packaging requirements. Support in organising and participate in product bench marking sessions. Provide recipes to the Process Technologist for trials. To carry out any other duties as required by the needs of the company. About you: Passion for food with 3 years + experience in the food industry within NPD and manufacturing. Previous experience in chilled desserts desirable. Experience working with retailers. Ability to build good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a large range of customers. Self-motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn. Good commercial acumen, understanding of ..... full job details .....