NPD Development Technologist: From Idea to Launch

Zest; Chilton Polden; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Zest is recruiting a Development Technologist to join the NPD team of a UK food manufacturer.

Reporting to the NPD Manager, you will lead the concept and recipe development stage for new and existing products, working directly with customers to understand the brief in detail, building strong relationships through meetings and sample reviews and making sure what you develop is something the factory can deliver.

Formación

• Food-related qualification or degree.
• At least three years in a food manufacturing environment with a proven concept-to-launch track record.
• Strong kitchen skills and understanding of functional ingredients.
• Commercial awareness and good project management.
• HACCP Level 2 or 3; knowledge of legal labelling is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible for customer visits and meetings; able to cover for NPD colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Create and maintain new product files and project information.
• Develop recipes meeting customer codes of practice on raw materials and nutritional targets including HFSS rules.
• Hands-on support from bench to pilot and main plant for concept development.
• Manage kitchen equipment, ingredients and stock for samples and trials.
• Collaborate with Process Technologist, QA, Supply Chain to keep critical paths on track.
• Contribute to product quality, batch traceability and investigation of formulation issues.

Conocimientos

Food science

NPD development

Project management

Excel skills

Educación

Food-related qualification or degree

HACCP Level 2/3

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Zest is recruiting a Development Technologist to join the NPD team of a UK food manufacturer.

Reporting to the NPD Manager, you will lead the concept and recipe development stage for new and existing products, working directly with customers to understand the brief in detail, building strong relationships through meetings and sample reviews and making sure what you develop is something the factory can deliver.