New Product Development Process Technologist

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot 2

Discounted Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Access to Free Wellbeing Services

Retailer Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing & Engagement Events

Free Parking

Job summary

Albert Bartlett is seeking an NPD Process Development Technologist to join the New Product Development team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive from kitchen handover through to factory launch, coordinating trials, trials documentation and supplier collaboration to meet customer requirements on time.

The role requires at least 2 years in NPD, strong understanding of food manufacturing, and excellent project coordination skills to deliver successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a New Product Development environment.
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes.
• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when completing documentation.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with UK retail customer development processes.
• Experience using project management systems.
• Food Hygiene Level 2.
• HACCP Level 2.
• Food Labelling Regulations training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product handover meetings for approved launch projects.
• Plan, coordinate and support factory trials alongside operational teams.
• Ensure ingredients, packaging, equipment and processes are ready for trial activity.
• Complete detailed trial reports and manage follow-up actions through to launch.
• Collect and analyse process measurements during trials and pre-productions.
• Support customer visits, factory trials, pre-productions and launch activities.
• Liaise with suppliers to coordinate materials and manage project timelines.
• Prepare and maintain factory documentation including batching sheets and line standards.
• Coordinate product testing including nutritional analysis, shelf-life assessments, organoleptic testing and external cooking validations.
• Prepare and submit samples for laboratory analysis.
• Create and complete customer Quality Attribute Standard (QAS) documentation and ensure approval before launch.
• Conduct transit trials and other customer-specific validation activities.
• Maintain trial trackers and project documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with Technical, Operations and other key stakeholders to ensure successful product launches.

Skills

NPD experience

Project coordination

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Food Science/ Food Technology

HND equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NPD Process Development Technologist

Location: Airdrie, North Lanarkshire

Department: New Product Development

Reporting to: NPD Manager

Fixed term- 18 month contract

About the Role

Albert Bartlett is looking for an enthusiastic and driven NPD Process Development Technologist to join our growing New Product Development team.

In this role, you will play a key part in bringing innovative food products to market, supporting the development process from kitchen handover through to successful factory launch. Working closely with Operations, Technical, Procurement and external suppliers, you will plan and coordinate factory trials, manage product launches, and ensure all customer requirements are met within agreed timelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for a food professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about turning great product concepts into successful finished products.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in product handover meetings for approved launch projects.
• Plan, coordinate and support factory trials alongside operational teams.
• Ensure ingredients, packaging, equipment and processes are ready for trial activity.
• Complete detailed trial reports and manage follow-up actions through to launch.
• Collect and analyse process measurements during trials and pre-productions.
• Support customer visits, factory trials, pre-productions and launch activities.
• Liaise with suppliers to coordinate materials and manage project timelines.
• Prepare and maintain factory documentation including batching sheets and line standards.
• Coordinate product testing including nutritional analysis, shelf-life assessments, organoleptic testing and external cooking validations.
• Prepare and submit samples for laboratory analysis.
• Create and complete customer Quality Attribute Standard (QAS) documentation and ensure approval before launch.
• Conduct transit trials and other customer-specific validation activities.
• Maintain trial trackers and project documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with Technical, Operations and other key stakeholders to ensure successful product launches.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, highly organised and enjoys working collaboratively across multiple teams.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a New Product Development (NPD) environment.
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes.
• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when completing documentation.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong team player with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline, or HND equivalent.
• Experience working with UK retail customer development processes.
• Experience using project management systems.
• Food Hygiene Level 2.
• HACCP Level 2.
• Food Labelling Regulations training.

• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
• Discounted Staff Sales
• Life Assurance
• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
• Free Parking