NPD Process Technologist (FTC)

Castle Dairies are an award-winning butter manufacturer based in Caerphilly, South Wales. We specialise in producing spreadable butter, block butter and flavored butter for both retailer and own-label and branded products.

With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, we are looking for a motivated and skilled NPD Process Technologist to join our NPD team.This role is a 12-month fixed term contract and offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of new branded and own-label products.

Key Accountabilities

Product Development Support: Assist in developing product concepts, formulations, and prototypes in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain close and effective links between the Process, Development, Technical, Operations, and Continuous Improvement teams.

NPD & EPD Management: Manage NPD and EPD development from handover to launch, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and deadlines.

Factory Trials: Organise and manage all factory trials, providing feedback on any observations or concerns regarding new products / processes.

Customer & Retailer Submissions: Support NPD with all customer and retailer submissions.

Documentation Management: Organise and maintain essential documentation, including recipes, trial records, shelf-life data, and costings.

Product Testing & Evaluation: Oversee product testing, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.

Critical Path Management: Ensure projects are completed in line with critical path to meet project deadlines.

Team Support: Provide support to the NPD team in the overall execution of product development projects.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in afood manufacturingor NPD environment.
• A passion forinnovation, with a track record of developing standout products.
• Good communication skills and confidence incustomer-facing interactions.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Food Science Degree or equivalent (desirable).

Please note this role is office based, Monday to Friday.