NPD Process Technologist / NPD Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading food company based in Bristol is seeking an NPD Process Technologist to drive product development from chef handover to launch. This role involves building relationships with manufacturers, ensuring product specifications are met, and participating in factory trials and product launches. Candidates should ideally have a BSc in Food Science, a valid driving license, and experience in NPD within the FMCG sector. The position offers a competitive salary of up to GBP40k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Ideally BSc in Food Science/Technology.
• Valid driving licence.
• Experience in NPD/process within FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of products from chef handover to launch.
• Build relationships with manufacturers and understand their capabilities.
• Sign off ingredient/product specs with the supplier.

Skills

Understanding of HACCP

Experience in NPD/process within FMCG

Knowledge of UK labelling legislation

Education

BSc in Food Science/Technology

Job description

Overview

NPD Process Technologist – Cheddar – Up to GBP40k DOE

We are currently seeking a NPD Process Technologist for a food company based in Bristol. My Client has been in existence for over 30 years and is privately owned.

Reporting in to the Senior NPD Technologist this role offers an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, innovative Food Manufacturer. The company has award winning experience creating, rolling out and managing bespoke customer food-on-the-move solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of products from chef handover to launch, focusing particularly on the manufacturing aspect of the process.
• Build relationships with manufacturers, understand their capabilities and spend 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.
• Sign off ingredient/product specs with the supplier; ensure QAS agreement and sign off.
• Attend factory trials, pre-pros and product launches at various locations across the UK and Ireland.
• Liaise and communicate with manufacturers, other members of the NPD team, ops team, technical team and account managers throughout the development and launch process.
• Create and manage manufacturing specifications using the NPD system.
• Ensure NPD processes required are completed on time.
• Assist in sourcing new ingredients where appropriate.
• Provide general team support and admin including daily use and upkeep of the NPD system, ensuring ingredient/product information is accurate, up-to-date and consistent across different ingredients and suppliers.
• Review the market and stay up to date with current food trends and issues.
• Perform other duties and objectives as required to contribute to business aims and objectives.
• Generate/format/check information for product labeling including descriptions and ingredients in accordance with current legislation.
• Proofread artwork against pack copies ensuring consistency across all cutter guides/product types.

Qualifications

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

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