NPD Technologist

Are you a recent - or upcoming - Food Science graduate, who is looking for a new role within the Food Manufacturing industry?

Do you want to work for an iconic, market-leading food company who offer premium products?

Reed (Food & FMCG) are representing a very famous and respected company, in their search for an NPD Technologist to join their team.

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Example of role responsibilities once fully trained:

Manage factory activity for NPD, EPD projects in line with signed off critical path, internal and customer criteria, resolving any issues in a timely manner before launch.

• Plan, organise and carry out trials on new products and processes
• Ensure all relevant data is collected, documented, and communicated throughout the trial process
• Ensure food safety, legality and quality standards are met for all new & existing product development
• Assess products against the current HACCP plan, reporting outcome into the HACCP team
• To be a key member of the NPD Development Team and to build strong relationships with key team members, customers and suppliers
• To proactively manage own workload based on the teams’ weekly objectives

Desirable experience:

• Knowledge of process product development
• Knowledge of Product Development stage gate processes.
• Knowledge of food labelling regulations
• To have an inquisitive mind – to be able to understand a problem and be able to design an experiment to help solve or understand the issue
• Ability to analysis data
• Knowledge of Fast Moving Consumer Goods sector

If this sounds interesting - please apply and a Consultant will be in touch to discuss in further detail.