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Graduate Product Developer FTC (12-18 months)
Salary: £32,000 - £42,000Location: South Coast - Hybrid (2 days on-site)Industry: Food ManufacturingJob Reference: 8663
Overview
Join an innovative and dedicated company known for producing high-quality products featured in major UK retailers and online. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and enhancement of food products.
Role Purpose
As a Graduate Product Developer, you will focus on R&D innovation and renovation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and align with the company's strategic plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with marketing and other stakeholders to create food briefs.
- Ensure new products are scaled up and implemented according to briefs, working with supply partners and other functions.
- Develop and deliver food products that meet consumer, brand, and business needs, ensuring safety and quality.
- Maintain compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, including sustainability, suitability assessments, and shelf-life standards.
- Test and evaluate alternative raw materials for cost savings and contingency planning; attend factory trials and launches.
- Contribute to problem resolution and continuous improvement efforts.
About You
- A degree in food science and at least 1 year of experience in the food sector.
- Knowledge of nutrition, children's foods, and industry regulations.
- Strong background in processing raw materials.
- Creative, self-motivated, and a natural problem solver.
- Effective team player with project leadership skills.
- Experience in product development, nutrition, and food technology.
- Open to customer feedback and able to respond productively.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.
More Details
This is a 12-18 month fixed-term contract based on the South Coast, with a hybrid working arrangement (2 days on-site, 3 days remote). The role offers a competitive salary of £32,000 - £42,000, dependent on experience. The working week is Monday to Friday.
Alternate job titles
Food Production Manager | Production Team Manager | Head of Production | Manufacturing Manager | Production Supervisor | Production Team Leader | Production Coordinator | Food Industry Production Jobs
