NPD Technologist

MTrec Ltd; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a New Product Development Technologist to manage product lifecycles and launch new retail ranges. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and strong project management abilities while working in a collaborative team. Responsibilities include product development, market analysis, and quality checks, offering an exciting opportunity in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and onboarding

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health Shield Plan

Responsibilities

• Develop and launch new retail product ranges, managing the full product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Work with manufacturing partners to create and refine product concepts, ensuring all critical paths are tracked.
• Organise and manage product samples, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
• Collaborate with the Commercial team to build customer-focused product ranges.
• Review consumer insights to influence product direction.
• Act as a key point of contact for product-related queries.
• Work with Marketing to track market trends and analyse competitor activity.
• Conduct in-store and online reviews to ensure the range remains relevant.
• Support onboarding of new manufacturing partners.
• Attend site visits, supplier meetings, and food exhibitions.
• Support Technical team with product quality checks.
• Participate in taste panels and quality evaluations.
• Maintain accurate documentation for BRC audit requirements.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to identify risks related to product development.
• Deputise for Head of Product & Innovation at internal meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong project management and organisation abilities

Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret and present data clearly

Collaborative team player

Confident working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders

Ability to drive change using consumer and category insights

High attention to detail with strong results orientation

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on offer:

• A full-time and permanent position from day one.
• Comprehensive training and onboarding provided.
• Immediate starts available.
• Opportunity to work with a well-established food manufacturer.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Health Shield Plan.

MTrec’s new job opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing– a long-standing and innovative manufacturing business – in their search for a New Product Development Technologist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused and technically driven individual to step into a vital role within a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response.

The Job you will do:

• Develop and launch new retail product ranges, managing the full product lifecycle from concept creation to launch.
• Work with manufacturing partners to create and refine product concepts, ensuring all critical paths are tracked and delivered on time.
• Organise and manage product samples, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
• Collaborate with the Commercial team to build customer-focused product ranges that support sales growth and margin targets.
• Review consumer insights to influence product direction and category expansion.
• Act as a key point of contact for Sales, Technical, and Operations teams for all product-related queries.
• Work with the Marketing team to track market trends, analyse competitor activity, and benchmark current product ranges.
• Conduct in-store and online reviews to ensure the range remains relevant, competitive, and innovative.
• Support onboarding of new manufacturing partners, collaborating with Technical and Innovation teams through the approval process.
• Attend site visits, supplier meetings, and food exhibitions within the UK and abroad.
• Support the Technical team with product quality checks, ensuring robust standards and product integrity.
• Participate in taste panels and quality evaluations.
• Maintain accurate and organised documentation to support BRC audit requirements.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to identify and mitigate risks related to raw materials and product development.
• Deputise for the Head of Product & Innovation at internal meetings, presenting project updates to wider teams.

About you:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong project management and organisation abilities
• Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret and present data clearly
• Collaborative team player
• Confident working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders
• Ability to drive change using consumer and category insights
• High attention to detail with strong results orientation