NPD Technologist

The People Co.; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in NW London is seeking an NPD Technologist to manage trials and documentation for new products. The ideal candidate should have a bakery background and relevant experience in food manufacturing, showcasing strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The position requires a hands-on, proactive approach to support product development and ensure successful launches.

Qualifications

• Min. 1-2 years experience in NPD or Process Development.
• Understanding of relevant manufacturing processes.
• Proactive and methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trials to test new product concepts.
• Document trial outcomes and raise issues.
• Support NPD team with various tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Good command of English

Hands-on attitude

Excel

Word

Education

Experience in food manufacturing environment

Job description

NPD Technologist

NW London

£40,000 to £50,000

• Must have a bakery background
• 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 role does not offer sponsorship

To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of [e-mail]

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