Senior New Product Development Technologist

Young's Seafood; Market Rasen; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young's Seafood est à la recherche d'un Leader de Projet pour diriger des projets au sein des catégories Seafood et Pork. Vous serez responsable de garantir la qualité et la sécurité des produits, tout en gérant les relations avec les clients internes et externes. Ce poste formidable vous permettra de vous engager dans une entreprise dynamique et innovante qui valorise la diversité et l'inclusion. Nous recherchons un candidat avec une formation en science alimentaire ou une expérience équivalente, ayant prouvé sa capacité à travailler de manière collaborative et à gérer des projets à succès.

Benefits

Assurance vie

Parking sur site

Pension d'entreprise

Programme de bien-être

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 ans d'expérience pertinente.
• Idéalement une expérience avérée dans le développement de produits alimentaires frais et congelés.

Responsibilities

• Livrer le programme de travail priorisé dans les catégories identifiées selon les directives.
• Assurer le respect des jalons des projets NPD approuvés.
• Représenter le département lors des réunions spécifiées NPD.
• Liaison avec le marketing, la finance, les opérations, etc. pour livrer le projet dans les délais et le budget.

Skills

Communication

Numératie

Passion pour l'alimentation

Education

HNC/HND (Food Science or technology)

Job description

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The Role

Take charge of internal and retail branded projects across Seafood and Pork categories and sites, under the guidance of your line manager. Collaborate closely with all key functions within the business to exceed customer and site expectations. Ensure top-notch compliance with food quality, hygiene, safety, and legal standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• HNC/HND (Food Science or technology) or minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• Ideally proven experience in the development of chilled and frozen seafood and Pork products.
• Capable of communicating and presenting effectively with internal & external customers.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong numeracy and experience in costing concept products.
• Can demonstrate all or some career experience within Innovation in food, and must have a passion for food.

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive rates
• Online Benefits Hub
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• To deliver the prioritised work programme across identified categories as directed by the Development Manager
• To ensure agreed NPD project milestones are met on approved NPD projects
• To represent the department at the specified NPD meetings.
• Ensure that new product samples and factory costs are available in a timely fashion for presentations (internal & external)
• Liaise with relevant customers when required to ensure excellent communication of process,
• responding to their agenda
• Liaise with marketing/account manager, operations, packaging, finance etc. to deliver project to timescale/cost
• Source ingredients and cost materials to support budget requirements
• Keep abreast of food trends within the food industry, innovation to be at the forefront of thinking
• Be able to demonstrate food knowledge to internal and external customers
• Provide information as required for finance, packaging, technical and operations - running trials as appropriate
• Evaluate and produce reports on competitors' products
• Where directed may have direct report responsibility or mentor Junior member of NPD team

Summary

Lead cross-functional projects in Seafood and Pork, delivering excellence in quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.