Senior NPD Technologist

The Cake Crew; Bala; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK cupcake manufacturer is seeking a passionate product developer to innovate and launch new cake concepts including small cakes and celebrations. You will collaborate with teams to ensure quality and compliance while managing projects in a dynamic environment. This role offers competitive salary and ample growth opportunities within a vibrant team. Join us in shaping the future of sweet indulgence and see your products on shelves nationwide.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food product development, preferably in bakery or confectionery.
• Strong creative skills and technical knowledge in product development.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop new cake concepts from idea to launch.
• Collaborate with production and technical teams for product realization.
• Ensure quality standards in products.
• Lead the trial and launch process for new products.

Skills

Food product development

Creative flair

Project management

Customer interaction

Trend analysis

Job description

• Develop exciting new concepts from idea to launch in the categories of cupcakes, small cakes, sheet cakes and celebration cakes.
• Work closely with technical, and production teams to bring your creations to life.
• Ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, taste, and compliance.
• Stay ahead of trends and deliver innovation that delights customers.
• Be instrumental in the trial and launch process.
  Experience in food product development (bakery or confectionery preferred).
• Creative flair with strong technical knowledge.
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player who loves turning ideas into reality.
• Confident in a customer facing role.
  Do you have a passion for creating delicious, innovative products that make people smile? Join The Cake Crew, one of the UK's leading cupcake manufacturers, and help us shape the future of sweet indulgence expanding our product rage into small cakes, sheet cakes and celebration cakes! The opportunity to work with large retailers in a role which involves lots of customer facing opportunities.
• Be part of a passionate, growing team in a business-critical role.
• Opportunity to innovate and see your products on shelves nationwide.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A sweet career path with plenty of room to grow!