NPD Technologist

b3 jobs; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company based in Kent is looking for an NPD Technologist to manage the product development process from concept to launch. The ideal candidate, a recent graduate or experienced technologist, must have a solid understanding of NPD and excellent organizational skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 with the opportunity to work remotely on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or NPD/Bakery Technologist experience required.
• Solid understanding of NPD process from concept to launch.
• Highly organized with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage NPD from concept to launch, including factory trials.
• Conduct tasting panels and align outcomes with business expectations.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stay informed on trends.

Skills

Understanding of New Product Development (NPD) process

Communication and collaboration with suppliers

Organizational skills

Education

Graduation in Food Science or Bakery and Patisserie Technology

Job description

NPD Technologist

The company is well-established and produces a fantastic range of high-quality products which are supplied to a variety of retailers all over the UK as well as through their own channels.

About the NPD Technologist job

The NPDTechnologistrole is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has recently graduated from a food science or related subject or NPD/bakery technologist experience.

Key tasks

• Manage NPD from concept to launch through ideation, leading factory trials and ensuring all products and packaging are feasible within factory capabilities aswell as keeping all supporting documentation regarding food safety logged accurately.
• Lead internal and external tasting panels to assess product quality and work with cross-functional teams to align outcomes with business and consumer expectations as well as conducting kitchen and production trials and ongoing analysis of products.
• Brief and collaborate with suppliers and partners to meet project requirements effectively, maintaining strong communication throughout development.
• Stay informed on trends, consumer behaviour, and new opportunities, while applying a foundational understanding of packaging processes, materials.

About you

• This role would be ideal for a recent graduate in Food Science or Bakery and Patisserie Technology, or for an NPD/Bakery Technologist seeking their next career move.
• You should have a solid understanding of the New Product Development (NPD) process—gained either through a university placement or previous experience in a similar role.
• The ideal candidate will be highly organised and have a clear understanding of the NPD process from concept to launch. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop and progress their career in NPD.

More details

The NPD Technologist job (ref:8977) is paying£25,000 - £30,000according to your experience. This is a site-based role with remote working on Fridays.

The site is based in Kent and is commutable from Canterbury, Dover, Maidstone, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Dartford, Hastings, Margate and surrounding areas.