Senior NPD Technologist

Senior Product Development TechnologistOur client is a highly respected and ambitious food manufacturer, renowned for delivering exceptional (and delicious) products to some of the UK''s leading retailers and foodservice customers. As part of their continued growth and investment in innovation, they are seeking an experienced Senior Product Development Technologist to join their dynamic and collaborative NPD team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate food innovator who enjoys bringing products to life, from initial concept through to successful launch. You''ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future product portfolio, working on exciting customer-driven and branded projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where creativity and commercial thinking are equally valued.The OpportunityReporting to the NPD Manager, you''ll take ownership of a diverse range of development projects, leading the process from concept creation and recipe development through to factory trials and product launch. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Procurement, Process and Production teams, you''ll ensure products not only delight customers but are commercially viable and operationally successful.You''ll have the opportunity to:- Lead innovative product development projects from brief to launch- Create and refine recipes, produce customer samples and identify new ingredients and trends- Collaborate directly with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver ..... full job details .....