Senior Dairy Innovation Technologist NPD & Launch

Yeo Valley Production Ltd; Highweek; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday allowance

non-contributory pension scheme

life cover

healthcare cash back plan

cycle to work scheme

subsidised Yeo Valley products and ser

preferential rates with our partners

learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Yeo Valley Production Ltd is seeking a Senior Innovation Technologist to join our Central Development Team. Based at our Newton Abbot site in Devon, the role involves supporting the launch and evaluation of new and existing Own Label Dairy products through close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will manage concept creation, recipe formulation, supplier engagement and market trend analysis to help deliver first-to-market innovations while maintaining rigorous documentation and

Qualifications

• Project management experience across multiple product development projects.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience with recipe formulation and ingredient functionality.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing standards and safety practices.
• Willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering development projects from Gate 0 to Gate 2.
• Coordinate production and delivery of kitchen samples.
• Liaise with suppliers for new ingredients within parameters.
• Demonstrate understanding of recipe formulation and ingredient roles.
• Collaborate with Process Development to identify process improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Drivers License

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Education

Food qualification / food manufacturing experience

2+ years post-graduate NPD experience

Job description

Yeo Valley Production Ltd is seeking a Senior Innovation Technologist to join our Central Development Team. Based at our Newton Abbot site in Devon, the role involves supporting the launch and evaluation of new and existing Own Label Dairy products through close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will manage concept creation, recipe formulation, supplier engagement and market trend analysis to help deliver first-to-market innovations while maintaining rigorous documentation and