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NPD Technologist

NPD Technologist

Posted 14 March by Davin Foods
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£27,000 - £31,000 per annum
Barking , Essex
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Davin Foods
NPD Technologist

Location: Davin Foods, Barking
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday 9am-5:30pm 40 hours per week
Salary: £27000-31000 (Pending experience)

Are you looking to gain a career in New Product Development? Learn the ins and outs of food development and support the NPD and sales team in the continuation of creating new and exist products for Davin Foods!

We supply London’s top Restaurants, Hotels, Bars & Catering Companies with freshly prepared fruit & vegetables and are proud of our reputation for quality and service in producing the finest ingredients.

Accountabilities:

• Research and Identify consumer trends, market opportunities, and competitor products to inform new product development strategies.
• Co-ordinate and Support food development sampling, preparation, and submission for new and existing customers.
• Sourcing and ordering new ingredients and packaging in accordance with Technical and procurement protocols.
• Contribute to food culture, be aware of food trends and identifying opportunities linked with groupwide business activities.
• Provide Technical expertise and support for scale up and commercialisation of new products.
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing products through ingredient optimisation, cost reduction and process effectiveness
• Creation of new and existing product costing demonstrating commercia acumen.
• Assist with production trials ensuring a suitable match to kitchen/development samples.
• Develop and maintain product specifications with diligent completion of customer new food submission documents and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to drive project progress and meet company’s objectives.
• Assisting in new raw materials/ packaging sourcing.
• Manage product timelines and resources to deliver new and existing products according to schedule and within budget
• Measures and KPI’s:
• Measure time to market the Successful launch of NPD & EPD projects.
• Product success rate measure percentage to generate of accurate costings.
• Number of successful launches
• Customer satisfaction measuring of feedback ratings. Meeting customer needs and expectations

Requirements:

• Educated to a degree level Ideally in food science, food technology or food science and nutrition.
• Food Safety qualifications including HACCP.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing/ Catering NPD processes and procedures.
• Accurate attention to detail & outstanding organisational skills
• Computer literate – good MS Office skills, including Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work to deadlines.
• Able to effectively challenge & influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Car owner/driver (must be willing to travel between 2 sites – Wimbledon & Barking)

Benefits:

• Annual pay reviews.
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Retail Discount membership.
• Health Care Cash Plan membership.
• Pension Scheme.
• Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment.

Take your career to the level and make a real impact in shaping the future of our product portfolio. Apply now and be part of our exciting journey in creating innovative and delicious products of our customers.

Davin Foods is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital

Are you passionate about innovation, product development, and bringing new ideas to life?
we have a exciting position based at Davin Foods to Join our growing team as a New Product Development (NPD) Technologist. To play a crucial role to be the forefront of our product development process, working closely with cross-functional teams to research, conceptualise, and commercialise new products that meet consumer needs and market trends.

You may also have experience in the following: Food Science, Product Development, Food Innovation, Food Technology, NPD, New Product Development, Food safety standards, Regulatory compliance, Process optimisation, Process Technology, Development Chef etc

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Reference: 52313724

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