Senior NPD Technologist

Mach Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Senior NPD Technologist to oversee new product launches and process development. The ideal candidate should have a degree in food science, experience with UK retailers, and strong leadership skills. The role promises opportunities for career progression and requires working Monday to Friday, with potential Saturday work.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Flexible hours

Significant investment and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in food science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience dealing with UK retailers.
• Strong project management and leadership skills, with a drive to implement change.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with sites and retailer teams to deliver category plans.
• Support NPD processes from concept through to launch.
• Manage and lead process development teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in food science or related field

Job description

Senior NPD Technologist

My client, a successful food manufacturer in the Durham area, is seeking a Senior New Product Development (NPD) Technologist to support and deliver all new product launches and process development projects within strict timescales and budget parameters, ensuring retailer expectations and quality standards are met.

Your New Role

1. Work closely with other sites and retailer commercial teams to deliver category plans.
2. Support site NPD processes from concept through to launch.
3. Manage, develop, and lead process development teams.
4. Be accountable for spend within budget.
5. Maintain awareness of product, category, and market trends.
6. Implement a culture of continuous improvement (CI).

What You Will Need To Succeed

1. Degree in food science or related field, or equivalent experience.
2. Experience dealing with UK retailers.
3. Strong project management and leadership skills, with a drive to implement change and lead teams effectively.
4. Leadership, mentoring, and development planning abilities.
5. Commercial awareness.

Role Details

1. Days - Monday to Friday, with some Saturday work if required.
2. 8 am - 5 pm, with flexibility as needed.
3. Salary dependent on experience.
4. Opportunities for career progression and development.
5. Expanding site with significant investment and growth opportunities.

Mach is acting as an agent for this vacancy.