NPD Technologist

The People Co. / Develop Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food business in NW London as an NPD Technologist, where you'll play a vital role in testing and developing new products. This exciting position involves conducting trials, documenting results, and collaborating with the NPD team to ensure successful product launches. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your organizational skills and proactive approach while working in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about food innovation and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking company, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in food manufacturing, NPD or Process Development.
• Good command of English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Conduct NPD trials and document outcomes for new product launches.
• Assist in the creation of essential NPD documentation and reports.
• Support the NPD team and engage in tasks to meet company objectives.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Proactive Approach

Good Command of English

Excel and Word Proficiency

Job description

NPD Technologist

NW London

£40,000

PR/013065

Excellent opportunity to joining a leading food business based in NW London

• Carry out NPD factory and transport trials to test new concepts and ideas prior customer presentation, trial data collection
• Document the trial outcome in reports (machine settings, yields, target pictures, weight check data). Raise issues with NPD team
• Attend process trials and project meetings leading up to new product launches
• Organise and document organoleptic over life assessments of new raw materials and products
• Assist NPD Inspector with inspection and yield trials
• Take part in implementing new machinery into the factory
• Arrange competitor samples for benchmarking exercises when required
• Organising new ingredient tastings and new product testing, collating information and comments into documents. Preparing organoleptic reports
• Assist in completion of essential NPD documentation, e.g. process flows
• Checking of product related factory documents, assisting in artwork approval
• Assist in creation of new outer case boxes and label cutter guides
• ph & water activity testing of new developed products and components
• Help with the organisation, preparation and distribution of customer samples
• Organise target pictures of new signed off products
• Generation of finished product cooking instructions
• Attend weekly taste panels
• Provide general support to the Senior NPD Technologist and NPD Manager and engage in tasks to support the wider objectives of the company

Competency:

• Hand on attitude required
• Good command of English, both verbal and written
• Good attention to detail
• Able to approach work in a proactive and methodical way
• Strong organisational skills
• Good understanding of Excel and Word
• Able to work flexibly from time to time to ensure business needs are met
• Min. 1-2 years experience working in a food manufacturing environment within NPD or Process Development

This Company cannot offer sponsorship