NPD Technologist role is responsible for the delivery of products and process development.
Key Areas of Responsibility: Develop new recipes in lab and pilot plant scale.Attend and manage scale ups of recipes developed in the lab.Support both the timely development of new product concepts and work closely with the operational teams to optimize product performance.Create testing methods for new recipes if needed.Try products in the finished application.Evaluate new suppliers and ingredients and report on their suitability.Support production on issues with existing or new recipes.Manage NPD projects from start to finish, including generation of kitchen prototypes, pilot plant prototypes, and scale ups in production.Manage individual NPD projects for the business, including product & process development, generation and maintenance of product specs, and effective communication within the business.Generate concept samples as appropriate for market research, product briefings, and customer presentations.Support the commercial team in customer visits when needed, assisting in customer presentations, conference calls, audits, visits, etc.Provide in-depth reports on the trials that accurately reflect the work carried out, including all required measurements, comments, and recommended actions and next steps detailing responsibility and agreed accountability.Ensure all required internal documentation is completed and provided to Production and Technical team.Develop practical schedules for product launch and maintain project plans, advising all stakeholders throughout the project on achievable completion dates.Ensure traceability of the BRC documentation throughout the project, ensuring any changes to recipe or process are communicated to all stakeholders.Trial and assist with the commissioning of new processing equipment, either in support of a new product launch or to improve current production processes.Key requirements: Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or Chemical Engineering.Fluent in English and Spanish.High level of self-motivation and able to work autonomously.IT literate with strong Word, Excel, and database skills.Driving licence.Flexibility and resilience.Working at high standards personally and professionally.Passion for food; culinary skills highly appreciated.Analytical mind; able to come to conclusions.The ability to work well individually and integrate well with the operations team.Ability to work to deadlines and perform well under pressure.
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