NPD Technologist

St Pierre Groupe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an NPD Technologist to join their innovative team in the food sector. This exciting role involves collaborating with project managers to develop and launch new products in a fast-paced environment. You will engage in product evaluation, manage samples, and contribute to quality specifications, all while building relationships across departments. With a focus on creativity and trend monitoring, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and international travel. Join a company that values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

International Travel Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

27 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Onsite Café

Parking

Company Events

Qualifications

• Passion for food and experience in product evaluation is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development and manage product samples.
• Evaluate product concepts and lead shelf life validation.

Skills

Product Evaluation

Attention to Detail

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Project Management

Food Industry Knowledge

Education

Degree in Food Science or Related Field

Job description

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Role overview: As an NPD Technologist, you will play a key role in supporting two NPD Project Managers in the development and launch of new and existing products. This role offers a dynamic and hands-on opportunity to work within a fast-paced food innovation environment, collaborating with various teams across the business.

Responsibilities

1. Support New Product Development and Existing Product Development launches
2. Organise product panels, ensuring outcomes are communicated to the team
3. Evaluate and critique new product concepts
4. Manage product samples and sample deliveries from bakeries
5. Lead shelf life validation and report micro / organoleptic findings
6. Help write detailed Quality Attribute Specs for new product launches
7. Review & panel competitor launches and support with product research
8. Monitor trends and create new recipe inspiration for customer visits and events
9. Work closely and build strong relationships with other departments and other Grupo Bimbo sites
10. Future opportunity to lead development project, attend bakery visits and build relationships with our bakery partners

Person Specification

1. A passion for food
2. Well organised with good attention to detail
3. The ability to work across several projects and meet tight deadlines
4. Experience in carrying out product evaluation and critique
5. Good report writing and presentation skills
6. Ambitious and keen to develop in food industry
7. Flexibility and interested to travel internationally

About the package: At St Pierre Groupe our employer brand is important. In addition to salary, we offer a very attractive benefits package consisting of:

1. Annual bonus (dependent on achieving company targets)
2. Defined contribution pension scheme (8% employer, minimum 1% employee contribution)
3. Private Health Insurance and Medicash (after 3 months service)
4. International Travel Insurance
5. Employee Assistance Programme
6. Annual Leave of 27 days + 1 day for your Birthday + statutory days
7. Flexible working (start time between 8am-10am) + early Friday finish
8. Hybrid working with a mix of 3x onsite and 2x remote days.
9. Excellent work location at Didsbury Towers with onsite café, parking, and events.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Food & Beverages