New Product Development

Pioneer Selection Ltd

Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 5 days

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4HS

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

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The New Product Development Executive position is based in Sittingbourne, Kent, offering a salary between £40,000.00 and £45,000.00 per year, depending on experience.
This full-time, permanent role involves designing, developing, and improving products to meet customer needs while aligning with company goals.
Candidates should have a degree in a food-related subject and experience in a food product development role, along with a strong understanding of BRCGS and retailer standards.
Key responsibilities include managing NPD and EPD projects, generating product ideas, overseeing development processes, and conducting product evaluations.
The role offers various company benefits, including a pension scheme, employee discounts, and performance-based bonuses.

Job Title: New Product Development ExecutiveLocation: Sittingbourne, KentSalary: £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 per year (depending on experience)Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:We are looking for a talented and innovative New Product Development Executive to join our dynamic team! In this exciting role, you will design, develop, and improve products that meet our customers' needs while aligning with our company's strategic goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring product specifications are met, all while adhering to quality standards and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects from concept to launch.
Generate new product ideas for both internally and externally manufactured products.
Oversee the development process, ensuring compliance with manufacturing procedures, technical constraints, and customer requirements.
Develop new products within established HACCP plans, or create new ones where necessary.
Conduct product evaluations and presentations for both internal teams and external customers.
Plan and coordinate factory production trials with relevant teams.
Work closely with the Purchasing team to source new raw materials.
Obtain shelf life and challenge test data for new products.
Keep up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging market opportunities.
Support promotional activities including product photography, exhibitions, and recipe development.
Ensure adherence to BRCGS standards and customer requirements.
Perform testing and analysis to ensure the success of new products.

The Successful New Product Development Candidate Will Have:

A degree in a food-related subject.
Experience in a food product development role.
A strong understanding of BRCGS and multiple retailer standards.

Benefits Include: multiple company benefits, such as:

Company events
Company pension scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
Performance-based bonus

Commutable: Sittingbourne, Faversham, Maidstone, Chatham, Sheerness,

If you are interested, please click apply at the bottom of this advert OR for further details contact Adem Halil ( ) at Pioneer Selection

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