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Senior NPD Technologist

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Senior Product Development Technologist

Our client is a highly respected and ambitious food manufacturer, renowned for delivering exceptional (and delicious) products to some of the UK's leading retailers and foodservice customers. As part of their continued growth and investment in innovation, they are seeking an experienced Senior Product Development Technologist to join their dynamic and collaborative NPD team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate food innovator who enjoys bringing products to life, from initial concept through to successful launch. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future product portfolio, working on exciting customer-driven and branded projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where creativity and commercial thinking are equally valued.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the NPD Manager, you'll take ownership of a diverse range of development projects, leading the process from concept creation and recipe development through to factory trials and product launch. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Procurement, Process and Production teams, you'll ensure products not only delight customers but are commercially viable and operationally successful.

You'll have the opportunity to:

- Lead innovative product development projects from brief to launch
- Create and refine recipes, produce customer samples and identify new ingredients and trends
- Collaborate directly with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver market-leading products
- Manage project timelines, costs and critical paths to ensure successful delivery
- Support and mentor junior team members, sharing your expertise and helping to develop future talent
- Act as deputy to the NPD Manager when required, contributing to wider team leadership and strategic projects
- Play a key role in driving continuous improvement and innovation across the development function

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic and commercially aware product developer who combines technical expertise with excellent project management skills.

You'll ideally have:

- A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline
- Proven experience within Product Development or NPD in a food manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of the product development process from concept to launch
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- A creative mindset and genuine passion for food innovation
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- The confidence to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-moving environment

What's On Offer?

Alongside a competitive salary, our client offers an excellent benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business that continues to invest heavily in its people, facilities and innovation agenda.

Benefits include:

- Enhanced pension scheme
- 31 days holiday, including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
- The opportunity to work on exciting, market-leading product launches

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious NPD professional looking to make a real impact within a successful and forward-thinking food manufacturing business.

For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

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