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Our Client is a market leading innovative Distributor & Manufacturer of speciality ingredients and flavours for the food, nutrition, supplement and medical nutrition markets in the UK.
They are now seeking an Innovation Manager Food Ingredients.This position will be laboratory based in Redditch, Worcestershire and is a full-time permanent role.
Key Responsibilities
- To drive and proactively engage with the Innovation Services team, Operating Division, Suppliers and Customers to submit and develop ideas for business growth and follow innovation best practices
- To be at the forefront of and drive marketing, application and formulation innovation
- To ensure scale up through pilot to commercial volumes
- To support the introduction of innovations in the market
- Own, improve and follow the Innovation Process
- Carry out NPD activities
- Present findings to the customer
Qualifications and Experience
- BSc in Food Technology (or equivalent)
- Experience of commercial NPD to make recipes and formulations
- Understanding of flavour technologies
- Sensory Analysis Certification
- Interested in formulation of plant proteins
- Able to create products in the bakery, dairy, beverage, sweet, savoury sectors
- Understanding of regulatory aspects of food including labelling
- Food manufacturing experience / technical knowledge of food manufacturing settings
- Holds an advanced understanding of the market and customer needs.
- Has a practical understanding of the most recent technical methods, formulations / syntheses and analytical techniques.
- Holds a track record of engaging with customers to develop workable project briefs and converting to successful commercial volumes.
- Has the ability to move an NPD project to scale for all areas of market application.
- Has a tangible track record of commercial success for complex NPD projects.
- Has management experience of scientifically trained employees.
- Ability to present a compelling case to leadership and stakeholders within the company, at customers and suppliers.
- Analytical. Numerate. Literate. Creative. Innovative.
In return, our Client is offering a basic salary of up to £50,000 per annum, (salary is negotiable and dependent on experience), plus benefits.
To apply for the above position, please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd.
