Senior Dairy Product Developer - Lead Innovation

Saputo Inc.; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Annual bonus 10%

Flexible working

Autonomous environment

Pension contributions

Onsite parking

Staff restaurant

Bank holidays + leave

Job summary

Saputo Inc. in the UK is seeking a Senior Product Developer for the Butters, Spreads & Oils portfolio to manage development projects from concept to launch. You will drive innovation, cost optimisation and the development of new recipes for customers while working across multiple sites.

The role is based at our Kirkby site with hybrid options; candidates must be able to travel to other UK sites and manage diverse stakeholder teams including Marketing, Purchasing and Production.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science/Technology/Engineering and at least 5 years in the food industry, ideally dairy.
• Experience with emulsions and knowledge of ingredient applications.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple product development projects from concept through to launch.
• Drive innovation, cost optimisation and development of new recipes for customers.
• Plan and coordinate trials with production, suppliers and customers to ensure deadlines and specs are met.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Technology/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Saputo Inc. in the UK is seeking a Senior Product Developer for the Butters, Spreads & Oils portfolio to manage development projects from concept to launch. You will drive innovation, cost optimisation and the development of new recipes for customers while working across multiple sites.

The role is based at our Kirkby site with hybrid options; candidates must be able to travel to other UK sites and manage diverse stakeholder teams including Marketing, Purchasing and Production.