Job Title: Product Development TechnologistSalary: £33,000 - £35,000Location: CoventryReference: 2962446Our client is a leading food business who supply to a variety of the major retailers. As they continue to expand and grow their presence in the marketplace they are now seeking a driven and ambitious Product Development Technologist to join their business.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Craft and refine new recipes in the development kitchen, aligning with customer submissions, blue-sky innovations, and project briefs.* Ensure new products are operationally robust, meeting target costs, waste levels, and factory performance standards.* Support factory trials by capturing data, recording process settings, and creating actionable recommendations for improvement.* Complete all required NPD paperwork, including cost cards, BOMs, and trial forms, ensuring accurate records for seamless product launches.* Work with teams across Packaging, Operations, Technical, Purchasing, Planning, and Engineering to provide clear development updates and ensure project alignment.* Organise samples for nutritional, micro, and organoleptic testing, creating QAS documents to meet expected standards and timelines.* Track and report trial and ingredient costs, collaborating with the NPD Project Manager and Finance team to stay within budget.* Drive the Operation Plan priority projects, ensuring timely and impactful delivery of NPD initiatives.* Develop products safely and responsibly, adhering to company policies and exceeding customer expectations.* Identify opportunities to optimise development activities, making the process as efficient and impactful as possible.About you: * Proven track record in a similar role in food manufacturing * Strong IT skills* A creative approach and attitudeIf you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on for more information.
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Henderson Brown Manufacturing
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Coventry, West Midlands CV6 3BF, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job title is Product Development Technologist with a salary range of £33,000 - £35,000.
- The position is located in Coventry and is offered by a leading food business supplying major retailers.
- Candidates should have a proven track record in a similar role within food manufacturing and possess strong IT skills.
- Responsibilities include crafting new recipes, ensuring operational robustness, and supporting factory trials, among others.
- The role requires a creative approach and attitude, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.
