New Product Development Technologist

Rise Resourcing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an NPD Technologist to join a leading manufacturer in the food and beverage industry. The role involves supporting the NPD department with innovative projects and ensuring the smooth transition of products from development to production. This position offers a chance to work cross-functionally, liaising with suppliers and focusing on quality assurance to develop exciting new products.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Company day at Christmas

Discounts in company shop

Life assurance cover

Wellbeing resources

Health Cash plan

Fully funded apprenticeships

On-site free car parking

Electric Vehicle charging

Rugby ticket discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in New Product Development is crucial.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Integrating ingredient and recipe information into systems.
• Overseeing documentation associated with product development.
• Liaising with ingredient suppliers to ensure project success.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

A Level or equivalent

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Recruitment Consultant at Rise Resourcing

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a NPD Technologist to join our clients NPD department to focus on development projects and innovation.

You will provide technical support as required by the business and have the opportunity to be involved and to shape the creation and development of new exciting products.

Responsibilities will include:

• Integrating ingredient & recipe information from the development area into the systems
• Generating and overseeing the provision of documentation associated with Product Development to the relevant departments
• Ensuring all ingredients are approved according to the correct method
• Working closely with Quality Assurance and Production departments to ensure the smooth transition of liquid projects from Product Development to Production
• Liaising with ingredient suppliers
• Making up samples for Commercial / Marketing / Customers
• Supporting the NPD Manager in cost saving / optimisation projects
• Coordinating the sending of samples

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working in New Product Development
• Extensive mathematical skills (such as with excel and formulas)
• Good level of general education up to A Level or equivalent as a minimum
• Attention to detail and analytical skills are essential
• The ability to maintain a high level of discipline with the daily adherence to product quality
• Able to work on own initiative with little or no supervision
• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team and working cross functionally

Benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement that increases with length of service
• Company day at Christmas, to share with your nearest and dearest
• Huge discounts in their company shop!
• Life assurance cover
• Wellbeing resources, including Mental Health First Aiders and access to an EAP with free counselling.
• Health Cash plan after qualifying periods
• Training and progression opportunities open to all, including fully funded apprenticeships
• On-site free car parking
• Electric Vehicle charging
• Local Community involvement – Rugby ticket discounts

If this you are interested in the role and would like to discuss/hear more, then please apply and get in touch today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain, Strategy/Planning, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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