EPD/NPD Technologist

Joseph Heler Cheese; Minffordd; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Minffordd, North Wales is seeking an experienced EPD / NPD Technologist. This hands-on role involves driving product development projects from concept to launch, coordinating trials, and ensuring timely project delivery. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of the product launch process, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join us to shape our innovation pipeline and make impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the product launch process.
• Experience in trial data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with strong planning abilities.
• Analytical and numerically confident.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating factory samples and feasibility trials.
• Chairing and minuting development meetings.
• Writing BOMs and managing product documentation.
• Preparing product handover packs for trials.
• Tracking project critical paths.
• Analysing trial data and reporting insights.
• Overseeing launch readiness.
• Driving continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Product launch process knowledge

Trial data analysis

Communication skills

Planning and project management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

Job Title: EPD / NPD Technologist
Location: Minffordd, North Wales
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Are you passionate about product development and driving innovation from concept to launch? We’re looking for an EPD / NPD Technologist to join our team and play a key role in delivering New Product Development (NPD), Existing Product Development (EPD), and continuous improvement projects across our site.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, to the highest standards, and in line with both customer category plans and the JH Group strategy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating factory samples, feasibility trials, and raw material orders.
• Chairing and minuting development, feasibility, and pre-production meetings.
• Writing accurate BOMs, raising codes, and managing product documentation (PCLs).
• Preparing product handover packs and supporting production trials.
• Tracking project critical paths and maintaining the site NPD tracker.
• Analysing trial data (labour, wastage, cost) and reporting insights to senior stakeholders.
• Overseeing launch readiness with pre-production and pre-launch meetings.
• Driving continuous improvement in processes and project delivery.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of the product launch process (kitchen to factory trials through to launch).
• Experience in trial data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with strong planning and project management ability.
• Analytical, detail-focused, and numerically confident.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the success of our innovation pipeline, working on a diverse range of projects that bring ideas to life on the factory floor. You’ll gain exposure across departments, influence key decisions, and play a vital role in delivering products our customers love.

If you’re ready to take ownership of impactful projects and make a difference in NPD & EPD, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!