NPD Technologist

Kerry Group plc; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food innovation company in Coleraine is seeking an NPI Technologist to manage product and packaging development. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive new product implementations. Candidates should have a degree in Food Science and experience in the Food/Manufacturing industry. Join a dynamic team committed to creating sustainable nutrition solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or similar experience in the Food/Manufacturing Industry.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Experience with SAP and Optiva systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage product and packaging development from concept to launch.
• Coordinate NPD code setup and commercialization.
• Develop relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Food Science knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Food Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Optiva

Job description

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role at the heart of innovation? We’re seeking a driven NPI Technologist to join our RD&A team in Coleraine.

In this fast-paced environment, you’ll partner with cross-functional teams, steering projects from concept to launch with precision and creativity. Your expertise will be essential in managing New Product Implementation—championing both product and packaging developments, while ensuring seamless communication and timely updates reach our site teams and valued customers.

If you thrive on collaboration and transforming ideas into reality, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

• Owner of Product/Packaging development from customer brief, scale up trials & customer launch.
• Owner of new packaging development trials along with required paperwork
• Responsible for completing & coordinating NPD code set up and commercialisation
• Responsible for artwork process along with artwork house, brand & technical team
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Maintain customer Focus for ingredient and packaging developments within the marketplace
• Sample Creation and dispatch to customers
• Remain fully flexible to meet business requirement.

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in Food Science (or related topic) or previous relevant experience in the Food /Manufacturing Industry
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience in SAP and Optiva systems an advantage
• Fluency in English
• Able to work accurately and quickly in a fast-moving environment.
• Able to work on your own initiative and pay attention to detail
• Good organizational skills and excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team
• People management experience an advantage