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NPD Technologist

Zest Recruitment

West Midlands Combined Authority

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an NPD Technologist and lead the development of innovative food products for top retailers. This role blends creativity with technical expertise, providing opportunities to shape industry trends and deliver exceptional products. If you possess a strong background in food innovation and excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Collaborative and innovative work environment
Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in food manufacturing or NPD environment.
  • Track record of developing standout products.
  • Exceptional communication skills for customer interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Leading end-to-end product development projects.
  • Collaborating with customers for tailored innovative solutions.
  • Researching market trends to inform product development.

Skills

Project Management
Communication
Innovation
Customer Collaboration

Job description

NPD Technologist

Are you ready to take the lead in crafting innovative, delicious products for some of the UK's top retailers and brands? We're on the hunt for a NPD Technologist to join our client's forward-thinking team, where your expertise will drive ground-breaking product innovation.



This is a customer-facing role that blends creativity, technical skill, and strategic insight. You'll be the linchpin between customer collaboration and the creation of exceptional products, helping shape the future of the food industry.



What you'll be doing:

Leading end-to-end product development projects, from concept to commercialization.
Collaborating with customers to understand their needs and deliver tailored, innovative solutions.
Staying ahead of the curve by researching and interpreting market trends.
Overseeing trials and ensuring products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards.
Delivering polished proposals and presentations to customers and internal teams.


What we're looking for:

Proven experience in a food manufacturing or NPD environment.
A passion for innovation, with a track record of developing standout products.
Exceptional communication skills and confidence in customer-facing interactions.
A proactive, solution-focused mindset with excellent project management abilities.


Why join us?

Be at the forefront of food innovation, working on exciting projects for leading retailers and brands.
Collaborate with a talented, passionate team in a fast-paced environment.
Make your mark on products that delight customers and shape industry trends.


If you're a driven, creative professional with a love for food and innovation, this is your chance to step into a senior role with a company where your ideas will shine.

As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website http://www.zestfoodjobs.co.uk/privacy-policy/

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