NPD Process Specialist - Bakery

At Myton, we're proud to produce and manufacture many of our own food products, helping us stay close to our customers' needs. You'll be part of an exciting team that creates delicious food products. Whether it's innovating new items or perfecting existing ones, your work will have a direct impact on our customers’ tables.

As a key player in our product development team, you’ll take ownership of process development projects. From concept ideas to launching them in stores, you’ll oversee the process, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time. In addition to this, you will be responsible for managing the key factory process settings to ensure the product is manufactured to the required specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the Process: You’ll lead the development journey making sure every step is delivered with care.
• Communicate Like a Pro: Keep everyone in the loop, from retail teams to suppliers, making sure all stakeholders are up to speed on the progress of each project.
• Stay on Track: You’ll manage timelines and tasks like a seasoned project manager, keeping everything on schedule.
• Be Detail-Oriented: Ensure all documentation is spot-on for regulatory compliance and consistency.
• Collaborate with Wider Teams: Work closely with colleagues to turn their product briefs into reality, ensuring we meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Work with Suppliers: Source new raw materials, collaborate with suppliers, and handle the paperwork to keep projects moving forward.
• Factory Involvement: Coordinate factory trials and oversee the first production runs to ensure top-notch quality and consistency.
• Process Management: Manage the factory process to ensure all line settings are optimized to maintain the highest quality standard.

About You

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined in the job description, there are several key qualifications and attributes that are essential for success in this role:

• Exceptional Communication Skills: You should possess the ability to inspire and engage with stakeholders at all levels and across various functions within the organisation.
• Strong Project Management Experience: Demonstrated experience in Process control / New Product Development (NPD) is crucial for this role. You should have a track record of successfully managing projects, ideally from concept to launch.
• Relationship Building Skills: Building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders is a vital part of this role.
• Enthusiasm and Drive: A proactive and results-oriented mindset is necessary to drive projects forward and deliver on objectives.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills are essential for managing complex projects with multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Prioritisation is key to ensuring that all aspects of the product development process run smoothly.

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
• 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us.
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Subsidised staff canteen.
• Free parking.
• Market leading pension and life assurance.
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP.
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas, and gyms, and lots more.
• Long Service Awards.
• Optional Payroll charity donations.
• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave.

Apply now and help us create the perfect start to every day!

About Us

You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.
At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.
We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.