NPD Process Technologist / NPD Technologist

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Bristol is seeking an NPD Process Technologist. This role focuses on product development from concept to launch, demands strong relationship-building skills, and requires a BSc in Food Science or Technology. Candidates should have experience in the FMCG sector, understand HACCP, and be familiar with UK labelling legislation. Competitive salary up to £40k DOE will be offered.

Qualifications

• BSc in Food Science/Technology preferred.
• Experience in NPD/process within FMCG.
• Valid driving licence required.
• Knowledge of UK labelling legislation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development from chef handover to launch.
• Create and manage manufacturing specifications.
• Review market trends and keep updated.

Skills

Product development

Manufacturing knowledge

Relationship building

HACCP understanding

Market trend analysis

Education

BSc Food Science/Technology

Job description

Overview

NPD Process Technologist — Cheddar — Up to £40k DOE

We are currently seeking an NPD Process Technologist for a food company based in Bristol. The company has been in existence for over 30 years and is privately owned. Reporting to the Senior NPD Technologist, this role offers an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, innovative Food Manufacturer with award-winning experience creating, rolling out and managing bespoke customer food-on-the-move solutions.

Responsibilities

• Driving the development of products from chef handover to launch, focusing on the manufacturing aspect of the process.
• Building relationships with manufacturers, understanding their capabilities, and spending time on site with their development/process teams to create exciting products in an efficient way, following the products through to the launch and beyond.
• Signing off ingredient/product specs with the supplier.
• QAS agreement and sign off.
• Attending factory trials, pre pros and product launches at various locations across the UK and Ireland.
• Liaising and communicating with manufacturers, other members of the NPD team, ops team, technical team and account managers throughout the development and launch process.
• Creating and managing manufacturing specifications using the NPD system.
• Ensuring NPD processes required are completed on time.
• Assisting in sourcing new ingredients where appropriate.
• General team support and admin including daily use and upkeep of the NPD system, ensuring ingredient/product information is accurate, up-to-date and ensuring consistency across different ingredients and suppliers.
• Reviewing the market and keeping up to date with current food trends and issues.
• Performing any other duties as required to contribute to the achievement of business aims and objectives.
• Generating/formatting/checking information for product labeling including descriptions and ingredients in accordance with current legislation.
• Proof reading of artwork against pack copies ensuring consistency across all cutter guides/product types.

Experience / Qualifications

• Ideally BSc Food Science/Technology.
• Valid driving licence.
• Understanding of HACCP.
• Experience in NPD / process within FMCG.
• Knowledge of UK labelling legislation is advantageous.

Keywords

Process Technologist, Food Technologist, NPD Technologist

Location

This role is commutable from Wells, Taunton, Cardiff, Wales, Gloucester, Avon, Bath, Bridgwater, Bristol, Weston Super Mare.