Product Development Technologist Food

Product Development Technologist ( Food ) Competitive salary+ 28 Days Holidays + your birthday off + health care scheme + Pension + Training + Development + ProgressionBristol Monday - Friday ( Days) Are you a Product Development Technologist with experience in the food manufacturing industry looking to join a successful & continually expanding company with a global reach, in a challenging and fast paced innovative role?On offer is the chance to join a fantastic company who can offer a fast paced, challenging role that oversees initial recipe conception through to launch on a global basis whilst keeping food safety, quality, global market trends and innovation at the forefront of their ethos.The company are constantly focusing on innovation and new ways to revolutionize the food industry. Since conception they have built an excellent reputation on food safety and pride themselves as being the 'go-to' for their loyal customers throughout the UK & internationally. The role would suit someone with previous experience in a Product Development role accompanied with a background in food manufacturing / production. Day to day you will work alongside the Technical Manager, Head of Innovation and development Chefs. You will be instrumental in delivering new products to market and play a key role across the whole process from conception through to launch.All in all, this is a unique opportunity to join an innovative team who genuinely have a passion for food safety and are looking to consistently grow and continue their global expansion in a role that offers training, development & long term career progression.THE ROLE:

• Delivering new products & customer launches to market
• Ensuring that ingredient/product information is accurate, up-to-date and consistent in the NPD system
• Understanding project critical paths and implications of deviations
• Building relationships with the manufacturers, understanding capabilities and spending time on-site with their development teams to create exciting products efficiently, following the products through to the launch and beyond.
• Co-ordinating sample requests, overseeing product processes, and conducting organoleptic and shelf-life evaluations across product ranges
• Generate product labelling in compliance with relevant legislation
• Support continuous improvement projects by identifying innovative ideas and ingredient opportunities that maximise cost savings and enhance business efficiency.
• Generate internal & external project documentation
• Attending factory trials and product launches at various locations across the UK and Ireland
• Assist in sending samples for customer request, photography or external events
• Being active in hosting customer visits
• Investigating new global & local food trends and competitor activity

THE PERSON:

• BSc Food Science/Technology (or similar) with previous experience in a similar role
• Computer literate, particularly EXCEL.
• A self-starter who shows initiative and excels in multitasking with attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and natural can-do attitude.
• Relishes working in a fast-paced environment in a hands-on capacity independently and as a part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• If required to drive to suppliers/clients or between offices, a valid UK driving licence is essential.
• A strong interest in food outside of work and awareness of market trends.

NPD, Product Development, Technologist, Process, Label, Specification, Manufacturing, Production, Ingredient, Food, launch, Sample, Trends, Science, Technology, Cost, Food Safety, Project,To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sarah Hibberd at Rise Technical Recruitment.This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.