Senior NPD Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food company is seeking a Senior NPD Technologist specializing in bakery products. This role focuses on driving innovation and product development, requiring a background in food science and experience in scaling recipes. The ideal candidate will have strong project management and problem-solving skills, along with a passion for food innovation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food technology essential.
• Strong grasp of functional ingredients, preservatives, and food additives.
• Ability to identify food trends and leverage consumer insights.

Responsibilities

• Play a crucial role in achieving the NPD plan and driving business growth.
• Conduct factory trials and manage sample production.
• Support customer presentations.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Recipe Formulation

Food Safety

Consumer Insights

Education

Degree in Food Science

Job description

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Are you passionate about innovation in food? Do you have a Food Science background and a passion for bakery products?

This business is a dynamic and innovative food company, recognised as a leader in the UK retail channel within the bakery sector. With a commitment to excellence and pushing the boundaries of the category, the business takes pride in delivering exciting, high-quality products to the shelves of major UK retailers.

Senior NPD Technologist

FMCG – Bakery products

The Role:

This Senior NPD Technologist role is a newly created position reporting to the NPD Manager and will play a crucial role in achieving the NPD plan and driving business growth. You must have a solid understanding of the science behind recipe formulation and innovation insights and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the concept-to-launch process. This customer-facing role will require expertise in scaling up recipes from kitchen to factory production and formulating products with a strong grasp of functional ingredients, preservatives, and food additives.

You:

• Previous experience in food technology is essential
• You will need a passion for bakery products
• Ability to identify food trends and leverage consumer insights to drive innovation.
• Able to conduct factory trials, manage sample production, and support customer presentations.
• Strong understanding of recipe formulation, food safety, and food additives & preservatives.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail.
• Degree in Food Science or a Food Tech related subject

This position is site-based in North Wales and would require relocation if you are outside the daily commute to our client’s manufacturing site.

PLEASE NOTE - Candidates on a Non-Permanent work visa will not be considered, as the company is not an accredited employer and cannot provide sponsorship after a work visa expires.