Senior NPD Technologist (New Product Development)

Senior NPD Technologist (New Product Development)

Mon-Fri, 08:00 - 17:30

Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an Senior NPD Technologist to join our NPD Department at our busy Preston site near Hull. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team, responsible for delivering projects from concept to launch, working closely with both internal teams and customers.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Product Development: Work closely with the NPD Chef and other teams to develop new concepts and ensure products meet the specifications for consumer and business needs, with a strong focus on quality and innovation.
• Customer Engagement: Act as a key contact for customers, participating in presentations and responding to feedback, ensuring effective communication throughout the product development process.
• Project Management: Manage development projects from customer brief to launch, ensuring all aspects are delivered on time and meet customer and business requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside departments including technical, operations, and commercial teams to ensure the smooth launch of new products and compliance with company policies.
• Cost Considerations: Ensure new product developments align with commercial requirements, including managing ingredient costs and publishing accurate recipes for costing and sign-off.
• Market Insight: Stay informed on market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity, contributing to benchmarking and concept development.
• Launch process custodian: Ensure meticulous adherence to the product development process, rigorously overseeing each stage's completion, accurate documentation, and effective communication with key stakeholders.

You Will Have:

• A strong passion for food and innovation
• Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience
• Previous experience in a similar role within the food industry
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work cross-functionally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:

• Job stability at a growing and expanding company
• Excellent and competitive rates of pay
• Strong commitment to progression and personal development - this will include machine specific training and upskilling
• Profit sharing through discounted share scheme
• Company pension scheme including enhanced contribution options
• Access to the Cranswick Package which includes Cycle to Work Scheme, Free Parking, Discounted products, ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ platform, ‘Hapi’ discounts app and buying extra holiday entitlement

A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at application stage.

Closing Date: 1st November 2024

Please apply on Indeed or submit your CV & Cover Letter to: CCF.Careers@Cranswick.co.uk

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingston upon Hull: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person