Senior NPD Lead – End-to-End Food Innovation

Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

A family-run food manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior NPD Technologist to oversee product development from concept to launch. The successful candidate will manage a small team, ensure adherence to food safety standards, and collaborate with various functions within the company. Required qualifications include a degree in Food Science, extensive experience in chilled or ambient food manufacturing, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive remuneration and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Food Science or related discipline is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in NPD within UK chilled or ambient food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety, product formulation and commercial constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from concept through to launch.
• Manage NPD critical paths to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Technical, Process, Operations and Commercial functions.

Skills

Food Science knowledge

NPD experience

Food safety understanding

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

A family-run food manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior NPD Technologist to oversee product development from concept to launch. The successful candidate will manage a small team, ensure adherence to food safety standards, and collaborate with various functions within the company. Required qualifications include a degree in Food Science, extensive experience in chilled or ambient food manufacturing, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive remuneration and growth opportunities.