NPD Technologist: Luxury Food Innovation Lead

drnewitt.vincere.io; Worksop; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

drnewitt.vincere.io is recruiting an experienced NPD professional for a 12-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start. You will lead concepts from retailer briefs through to factory trials and market launch in a global, multi-site Food Manufacturer located in the East Midlands.

Applicants should have proven NPD manufacturing experience, a Food Science or Culinary Arts qualification, and an interest in bakery/patisserie.

Qualifications

• Proven NPD manufacturing experience from concept through to launch.
• Formal qualification in Food Science or Culinary Arts.
• Experience in bakery or patisserie is advantageous.
• Experience with Excel and food costing software.
• Ability to scale recipes and train production staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine new and existing recipes.
• Troubleshoot product issues based on feedback or production inconsistencies.
• Kitchen concept & development of new products for retailer briefs.
• Research relevant food industry trends and competitor products.
• Manage recipes, update specifications, costings and launch documentation.
• Participate in factory trials, pre-productions and launches.
• Develop relationships with technical and production teams.
• Train production colleagues on new recipes and scaling.

Skills

NPD experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Food Science or Culinary Arts qualification

Tools

Excel

Costing software

Job description

drnewitt.vincere.io is recruiting an experienced NPD professional for a 12-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start. You will lead concepts from retailer briefs through to factory trials and market launch in a global, multi-site Food Manufacturer located in the East Midlands.

Applicants should have proven NPD manufacturing experience, a Food Science or Culinary Arts qualification, and an interest in bakery/patisserie.