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SENIOR NPD TECHNOLOGIST

Posted by TieTalent
craigavon, northern ireland, United Kingdom
Full time

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TieTalent Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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As a Senior NPD Technologist based in Craigavon, you will work closely with the Site NPD Manager, Technical, Commercial and Central Teams to deliver the strategy for your categories/customers, manage costings, the critical path , ensure product submissions are delivered to a high standard and products are technically compliant Project manage effective and timely launches to meet key site deliverables.
You will be responsible for and required to undertake the following duties:

Detailed and clear Understanding of the NPD Process, concept to launch.
Excellent communication skills at all levels and with all departments.
Generate and Manage Costings continually throughout the NPD process against targets set out in the briefs.
Manage EPD projects.
Work closely with the Group Development Chef, Group Packaging Manager and Procurement team
Project and Critical Path Management
To produce concept samples on time for presentation to customers, along with Submission forms.
Ensure the accurate recording of information regarding final product sign off, processes, new ingredients and packaging. Handover folders to be transferred in a timely manner to Finance, Technical, Operations, Planning & procurement.
Continually assess current products, to recommend and redevelop where necessary to ensure they reflect current market requirements.
Ensure that the appropriate records are produced and retained, recording all product development activity. All records to be kept up-to-date and available.
Assume overall responsibility for the safety of self and others whilst at work ensuring that all requirements as trained and laid down within the Company handbook, Company Health and Safety and Hygiene policies are implemented, adhered to, monitored and maintained.
Act as an ‘ambassador' for Pilgrims, ensuring professional conduct, approach and personal presentation at all times.
Flexibility for travel to the UK when required

Knowledge, Skills, Experience:

Experience in Project management, critical path and NPD Stage Gate management
Excellent Time Management and organisation
Experienced and resilient problem-solver
Keen eye for detail
3+ years' experience in the food industry
Proven track record with launching new products and effective planning and organizational skills.
Excellent IT skills for writing, accessing, analysing and reporting of data.
Power point presentations
Good working knowledge of excel spreadsheets and formula writing.
Proven experience driving an exciting food culture that puts our products at the heart of what we do.

Experience/Qualifications

Degree in food or relevant qualification
Equivalent transferable experience within Food manufacturing
Full clean drivers license

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet

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