Senior NPD Technologist

Matrix Recruitment Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior NPD Technologist for a permanent role based in South Wicklow. Take hands-on part in new product development from concept to launch.

You will report to the NPD Manager, work with cross-functional teams, manage timelines and documentation, and drive product improvements while ensuring regulatory and customer requirements are met. The role focuses on delivering commercially successful product developments in response to customer needs and coordinating

Qualifications

• Relevant food industry qualifications and/or experience.
• Degree in Food, Marketing, Business or similar is desirable.
• Passion for food, innovation and current market trends.
• Strong communication, organisational and project management skills.
• Flexible, detail-oriented and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the NPD Manager and colleagues to deliver commercially successful new product development in response to customer needs.
• Ensure all development activity meets regulations, customer requirements and legislative standards.
• Manage project timelines and documentation for effective product launches.
• Lead product improvement initiatives based on consumer feedback and market trends, and organise and participate in innovation sessions.
• Oversee handover to site teams and approve artwork against legal and customer criteria, while continuously looking for ways to improve processes and ways of working.

Skills

Food industry

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Proactive team player

Education

Degree in Food/Marketing/Business

Job description

Senior NPD Technologist - Co. Wicklow | Permanent

What you need to know

Ready to play a key part in shaping innovative products from concept to launch? Here's your opportunity to get hands-on in new product development with a dynamic team based in South Wicklow.

As the Senior NPD Technologist, you’ll report directly to the NPD Manager and work closely with cross-functional teams to help oversee projects, ensure critical paths are met and bring new products to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the NPD Manager and colleagues to deliver commercially successful new product development in response to customer needs.
• Ensure all development activity meets regulations, customer requirements and legislative standards.
• Manage project timelines and documentation for effective product launches.
• Lead product improvement initiatives based on consumer feedback and market trends, and organise and participate in innovation sessions.
• Oversee handover to site teams and approve artwork against legal and customer criteria, while continuously looking for ways to improve processes and ways of working.

Requirements:

• Relevant food industry qualifications and/or experience.
• Degree in Food, Marketing, Business or similar is desirable.
• Passion for food, innovation and current market trends.
• Strong communication, organisational and project management skills.
• Flexible, detail-oriented and proactive team player.