NPD Technologist - All Levels

Vickerstock; Ballyconnell; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, permanent

Mon–Fri 8:30–17:00

Growing NPD function

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Vickerstock are recruiting for an NPD Technologist in Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. This full-time, permanent role sits in a growing food manufacturing site investing in its NPD function.

The role covers development, redevelopment and launch of new and innovative food products, working with Production, Technical and NPD teams. Levels and responsibilities are tailored to experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in NPD, product development or food technology in a manufacturing setting.
• Interest in food development, innovation and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new products from concept through to launch.
• Create and amend recipes, product specifications and submission documentation.
• Support customer briefs and product presentations.
• Manage and access new raw materials and ingredients.
• Own assigned NPD projects and progress to timelines.
• Coordinate launches with Production and Technical teams.
• Support continuous improvement and redevelopment of existing products.
• Keep up to date with market trends and new product opportunities.
• For more experienced candidates, take greater ownership of projects and categories.

Skills

NPD exposure

Product development

Food science insight

Problem solving

Education

Food Science / Food Technology degree

Job description

NPD Technologist - All Levels

Ballyconnell | County Cavan

Full-time | Permanent

Competitive Salary

Are you an NPD professional looking for your next opportunity within food manufacturing?

Vickerstock are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an established and growing food manufacturing business based in Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, with the site continuing to expand and invest in its NPD function.

They are open to speaking with NPD candidates at all levels, from graduates and Junior NPD Technologists through to experienced NPD professionals, with the level and responsibilities tailored around your experience.

The Role

Working as part of the NPD team, you will be involved in the development, redevelopment and launch of new and innovative food products, working closely with customers and internal teams across Production, Technical and NPD.

• Depending on your level of experience, responsibilities may include:
• Supporting the development of new products from concept through to launch.
• Creating and amending recipes, product specifications and submission documentation.
• Supporting customer briefs and product presentations.
• Managing and accessing new raw materials and ingredients.
• Taking ownership of assigned NPD projects and ensuring they progress to agreed timelines.
• Working closely with Production and Technical teams to coordinate successful product launches.
• Supporting continuous improvement and redevelopment of existing products.
• Keeping up to date with market trends, customer requirements and new product opportunities.
• For more experienced candidates, taking greater ownership of projects, customers, product ranges and categories.

What they're looking for

This is an opportunity where experience can range depending on the level you're applying at.

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• A third-level qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline or relevant industry experience.
• Experience within NPD, product development, food technology or a similar food manufacturing environment.
• A genuine interest in food development, innovation and problem solving.

What's on offer?

• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm
• Growing NPD function and expanding site
• Opportunity to develop your career within food manufacturing
• Level and responsibilities tailored around experience
• Competitive salary depending on experience