Senior NPD Technologist

Henson Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative food company is seeking a Senior NPD Technologist to drive product development in the bakery sector. This role requires a strong background in food science and a passion for bakery products. You will be responsible for scaling recipes for production, managing trials, and leveraging consumer insights to create exciting new products. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation, and help shape the future of food products in major UK retailers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven by creativity and quality, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of recipe formulation and innovation insights.
• Ability to conduct factory trials and manage sample production.

Responsibilities

• Play a crucial role in achieving the NPD plan and driving business growth.
• Scale up recipes from kitchen to factory production.

Skills

Food Technology

Recipe Formulation

Project Management

Food Safety

Problem Solving

Consumer Insights

Education

Degree in Food Science

Food Technology related subject

Job description

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Business Owner | FMCG Recruitment - Sales, Marketing, Category & NPD across the UK & NZ

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management, Project Management, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Retail

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