NPD Technologist

Description:

Overview:

Reports to the NPD Manager

Purpose of the role

With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, we are looking for a motivated and skilled NPD Process Technologist to join my clients proactive NPD team.

Responsibilities

* Product Development Support: Assist in developing product concepts, formulations, and prototypes in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain close and effective links between the Process, Development, Technical, Operations, and Continuous Improvement teams.

* NPD & EPD Management: Manage NPD and EPD development from handover to launch, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and deadlines.

* Factory Trials: Organise and manage all factory trials, providing feedback on any observations or concerns regarding new products / processes.

* Customer & Retailer Submissions: Support NPD with all customer and retailer submissions.

* Documentation Management: Organise and maintain essential documentation, including recipes, trial records, shelf-life data, and costings.

* Product Testing & Evaluation: Oversee product testing, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.

* Critical Path Management: Ensure projects are completed in line with critical path to meet project deadlines.

* Team Support: Provide support to the NPD team in the overall execution of product development projects.

Our Referral Incentive:

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from us you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.We offer a £500 referral if you introduce someone we place - see our website for details We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK