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- Annual Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
- Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join a family-run food manufacturer with a rich history spanning over 140 years. We are excited to expand our New Product Development (NPD) department and are looking for a skilled and innovative New Product Development Executive to bring creativity and expertise to our team.
Day-to-day of the role:- Manage NPD and EPD projects from conception through to launch, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer expectations.
- Generate new product ideas and opportunities, both for new and existing products, ensuring they are feasible within manufacturing constraints.
- Develop products in accordance with established manufacturing and technical procedures, including adherence to HACCP plans.
- Coordinate with factory personnel and key stakeholders to plan and conduct factory production trials.
- Liaise with the Purchasing team to source new and suitable raw materials.
- Conduct presentations and product evaluations with internal and external customers.
- Ensure all new products meet statutory, company, and customer requirements.
- Stay updated on competitor and industry activity and trends.
- Support promotional activities for new and existing products, including photography, exhibitions, and the development of serving suggestions and recipes.
- Manage the development programme in line with BRCGS and customer standards.
- Perform testing and analysis to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Degree in a food-related subject.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a food product development capacity.
- Demonstrated track record of success in product development.
- Working knowledge of BRCGS and multiple retailer standards.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results within deadlines.
- Proactive approach towards continuous improvement and innovation in product development processes.
- Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
- Performance bonus.
- Company events and pension.
- Cycle to work scheme and employee discount.
- Free flu jabs, free parking, and health & wellbeing programme.
- On-site parking and referral programme.
To apply for the New Product Development Executive position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. We look forward to hearing from innovative candidates ready to contribute to our success.
Note:Â This position requires commuting or relocating to Sittingbourne ME10, with a reliable commute plan necessary before starting work.
