Senior NPD Technologist - FTC

The Foodie Recruiter Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Senior NPD Technologist for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Leeds with a hybrid work model. This role involves overseeing the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with various teams including Procurement and Marketing. The ideal candidate should have minimum 3 years experience in NPD within the food manufacturing sector and a strong understanding of food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in NPD or related fields.
• Ideal experience with retail coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of new products from concept to launch.
• Manage briefs, factory trials, and customer presentations.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Experience in NPD / Development / Innovation

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of food safety and trial procedures

Passion for food and innovation

Job description

Senior NPD Technologist – FTC (12 months),

Leeds (hybrid – 1 day a week wfh)

Ready to progress your NPD career in a dynamic NPD, branded and retailer-branded, complex food manufacturing environment where Innovation is key; the heartbeat that drives the business forward.

As this leading food manufacturer continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join their business on a 12-month, fixed-term-contract.

Offering the opportunity to gain further hands-on experience in the full product development lifecycle – from concept to launch, as well as developing brand and own-label products, interfacing and collaborating with leading retailers.

Key aspects of your role remit include managing briefs from concept to launch, factory trials, and customer presentations. Y

You will also have supervisory responsibility for a Junior Technologist.

Key elements of this role include ..

To take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailers and own brand ranges.

Lead the development of new and improved food products.

Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your expertise.

To support the wider site with NPD, EPD and Value Engineering projects as other business and customer-related projects.

Working closely with Procurement and Technical teams, supporting with business-driven projects. Also interfacing with Marketing, Commercial, Production and Finance teams.

Provide invaluable experience within the NPD department, providing support and assistance to the wider business and NPD team. What we are looking for ..

What we are looking for ..

Experience (minimum c3 years) working in a busy NPD / Development / Innovation department in the food / beverages manufacturing sector or similar industry.

Experience of working with retailers would be ideal, but not a deal breaker.

Coordinating NPD projects / or similar from concept to launch, with involvement in trials, upscaling, and launches would be hugely advantageous.

Strong understanding of food safety and trial procedures.

A passion and keen interest in food and innovation.

A team player with strong communication and organisational skills.

The ability to manage several projects, multiple stakeholders, to tight and challenging deadlines. Based in Leeds, this is a key role within a fast-paced and dynamic team. This role also involves working from home one day a week.

Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship