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Beverage Development Manager

Michael Page
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Ashford, Kent TN26 1NN

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The position involves leading the development and delivery of new product development (NPD) and innovation projects from concept to launch, ensuring they meet customer, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience in developing ready-to-drink (RTD) products and possess a strong understanding of ingredient functionality.
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, or a related field is required for this role.
  • The job offers a competitive salary and includes private medical benefits.
  • Candidates should have a passion for innovation and sustainability, with a focus on continuous improvement throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Responsible for leading the end-to-end development and delivery of NPD and innovation projects that meet customer, regulatory, and sustainability requirements from concept to launch.
  • Manage risks and drive continuous improvement throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

Client Details

  • The client is a leading supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage, and nutrition industries.
  • The client is a well-established name in manufacturing space with over 40 years of experience, and they operate liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China, and the USA.
  • The client is dedicated to operating with sustainability in mind, while staying committed to delivering high quality innovation.
  • The client is a supplier of a diverse range of ingredients and custom formulations for the food, beverage, nutrition, and wellness industries.

Description

  • Effectively communicate with customers to ensure clear project scoping, aligning on requirements, approval criteria, and indicative costs.
  • Develop product formulations that meet agreed specifications-including sensory, regulatory, and cost targets-while advising on shelf life, packaging, and validation methods.
  • Be able to design a product formulation from the customer idea whether that is a sports nutrition, or RTD soft drink and implement it in the final manufacturing site.

Profile

  • Experience developing RTD products from concept to launch.
  • Strong understanding of ingredient functionality.
  • Passion for innovation and sustainability!
  • A BSC/MSc in Food Science, Food Chemistry or related field.

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary!
  • Private medical.

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