NPD Technologist

Mach Recruitment Ltd; Dafen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Wales is seeking a New Product Development Technologist to ensure timely and successful product launches. Responsibilities include planning trials, reviewing processes, and being the main contact on manufacturing lines. The ideal candidate will have a Food Technology Degree or equivalent experience, with strong customer service and project management skills. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a strong benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Strong benefits package

Career development and progression

Monday to Friday working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in food technology or related field.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of Customer and Brand Artwork Process.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate trials for new product development.
• Review processes based on trial data for improvements.
• Act as the main NPD contact on manufacturing lines.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Project Management

Data capture and reporting

Education

Food Technology Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

New Product Development Technologist (NPD)

My client, a successful food manufacturer is seeking a New Product Development Technologist to ensure all new product launches are completed, on time, in full and right first time from conception.

The Role

• Plan, arrange, co‑coordinate and document trials
• Use trial data to review processes and seek ways in which to improve the process
• Produce factory trial plan, review with Process Development Manager, communicate with other members of team and production with key issues
• Facilitate and communicate customer pre‑pro's arranging both production and amenities
• You will be the NPD main point of contact on manufacturing lines
• Coach and assist others in the team and in Production

Skills and experience

• Food Technology Degree or equivalent experience
• Food Hygiene
• Ability to interpret customer specifications
• Product and Process knowledge
• Data capture and reporting skill
• Strong Customer Service and Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Knowledge of Customer and Brand Artwork Process

Benefits

• Full time, Permanent role
• Days of work- Monday to Friday
• Hours of work - 8.30am-5pm
• Strong benefits package
• Career development and progression

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