NPD Technologist

NPD Technologist When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. We have an exciting opportunity for a real foodie and NPD Technologist to join our team at our food manufacturing site at Lichfield. As a key member of our NPD team, you will lead the development of new and modified products for our Florette brand and Own label customers. Working hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) Main Responsibilities Manage projects of product development, following the established procedure within deadlines. Research into new products and trends in own category and associated products, providing feedback of key findings. Project Management of all stages of Florette own brand NPD/EPD projects, setting up of critical path in conjunction with all key stakeholders. Factory Trial arrangements and attendance to include completion of required documentation for product validation to include shelf life and other testing as relevant plus updating of costings as required. Communication of results to be made promptly with required actions. Liaise with all factory departments for the development of projects. Communicate project details to all factory and commercial departments. Manage new product developments for Florette brand and provide support as required for own label products following briefs from the Marketing Department. Report on project progress ..... full job details .....