Senior NPD Technologist

​The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

• A full time and permanent opportunity

• A role within a technologically driven and forward-thinking manufacturing facility.

• Immediate Starts available

• Progression and Development opportunities

• A competitive basic salary

• Company pension

• Free onsite parking

• Generous Holiday Entitlement

MTrec’s new opportunity:

MTrec Technical are representing our well established and forward-thinking manufacturing client in their search for a talented and motivated Senior NPD professional. If you meet the job specification below, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job you will do:

• The Senior NPD Technologist will manage the day to day running of the NPD department.

• Guiding all new product developments from concept through to launch and ensuring they are safe, legal, and to the customers’ requirements/expectations.

• It will also be a part of developing the manufacturing processes and building effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.

• Manage and develop the R&D Technologist and Specification Technologist.

• Manage and maintain production documentation for all products, including controlling the pallet and case label process.

• Review and approve new product artworks as required.

• Set up and adapt new recipes to fit factory requirements ready for launch.

• Deputise for the Head of NPD when required.

• Work with the Head of NPD to develop new recipes both inhouse and with flavour houses to fit customer briefs, including presenting completed developments to customers.

• Write finished product specifications as required.

• Liaise with all internal departments during the product development process.

• Coordinate and manage product trials and first productions.

• Gather and review production data for continuous improvement.

• Attend customer and supplier meetings as required and assist with any queries and/or projects.

• Assist with the supplier and raw material approval process where necessary.

• Always work in compliance to the BRC standard.

• Keep up to date with relevant legislation.

• Be an active member of the HACCP team.

• Flexibility to travel as and when required.

• Always promote a culture of cooperation with regards to health and safety and lead by good example.

• Use safety PPE where necessary, report missing or damaged items.

• Follow procedures and risk assessments, action non-compliance immediately and follow up on any corrective action.

• Follow COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health) regulations on the correct usage of all chemicals.

• Complete risk assessments for visitors and contractors, as and when required.

• Follow and lead by example to ensure all site hygiene rules are maintained.

• Always ensure full traceability and food contact compliance is adhered to.

About you:

• 3+ years’ experience in a development role

• Level 4 HACCP and Level 4 Food Safety within Manufacturing qualifications

• Strong attention to detail

• Be able to prioritize where applicable and work to deadlines.

• A good knowledge of the manufacturing process.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations including HACCP and BRC requirements

• Ability to use specification systems and software for managing technical documents.

• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal departments.

• Provide technical support to enable the business to meet food safety, legality, and specific customer requirements.