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More About The Role Are you ready to take your career in product development to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced NPD Innovation & Concept Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the Head of New Product Development , you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Product Development Ownership: Take charge of all product development activities within our Pies, Pastries, Quiche, Sausage, Bacon, and core cheese categories. Your expertise will drive the creation of both new and improved own-brand products that align with targeted briefs and category strategies. Process Precision: Ensure 100% accuracy in adhering to relevant process timescales and documentation, guiding projects seamlessly through the Manufacturing Stage & Gate Process. Your attention to detail will be instrumental in the successful transition to factory production. Market Insight: Be our expert on emerging food and market trends, closely monitor Morrisons customer preferences, and stay ahead of competitor activity. Your ability to gather and analyse data will provide invaluable insights when crafting product briefs. Collaborative Leadership: Prepare brand panel sign-off sessions, run benchmarking sessions with the category, and work closely with Buyers, Development Chefs, and Category teams at our head office. You'll foster collaboration and alignment in bringing product ideas to life. Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of Product Development Specialists and Technologists, nurturing their skills and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Line management responsibilities - outline Development Chef/ Cutler Kitchen responsibility About You If you're passionate about creating innovative food products and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. You will also have: Proven experience in product development within the food industry Exceptional project management skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope Strong analytical and research skills to stay ahead of market trends and competitor activities Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams Leadership abilities to guide and develop a team of specialists and technologists In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount More 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 About The Company 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.

We are recruiting for an experienced QA Technologist to join a Quality Assurance team in Lancing. In this role, you will manage customer accounts and orders while liaising with suppliers, customers, and test houses to agree on test protocols, request test reports, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will have previous QA experience, performing product risk assessments and advising sales and NPD teams on test costs, warnings, and compliance requirements. You will support the Technologists and deputise for the Head of Compliance, ensuring high quality and compliance standards are consistently met. As a QA Technologist, your key responsibilities will include: Reviewing, requesting and filing test reports Conducting safety risk assessments to ensure compliance with retailer and market requirements Advising on correct warnings, symbols, and packaging/instruction manual requirements Keeping quality documentation up-to-date and ensuring technical standards are met Assessing product compliance and advising on test costs and requirements Requirements: Excellent communication skills both written and verbally Ability to work across multiple functional teams Outstanding attention to detail Well organised and able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines Strong Excel skills and experience of Office 365 Benefits: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays Hybrid working (2x a week from home after probation) Free onsite parking Private healthcare scheme This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm, based in Lancing, with the option to work on a hybrid pattern twice a week after a successful probation period. The salary is up to 32,000. Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Join a highly respected and innovative food manufacturing business, renowned for creating premium, luxury products enjoyed by customers across the UK and beyond. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a position where quality, creativity and attention to detail are at the heart of everything they do. You'll be working closely with passionate teams, playing a key part in bringing exceptional, high-end products to market. As a Specifications Technologist, you will take full ownership of writing, maintaining and updating product specifications for an exciting portfolio of luxury food products. Your expertise will ensure all specifications are accurate, fully compliant with legislation, and aligned with retailer expectations. Working closely with NPD, Quality and Production teams, you will support the launch of beautifully crafted products, ensuring every specification reflects the premium standards the brand is known for. This is a highly collaborative role where you will build strong relationships with retailers and internal teams, ensuring every product detail is captured with precision. Your work will play a vital part in ensuring that each luxury product reaches the market with the highest level of accuracy, quality and professionalism. To thrive in this role, you will bring proven experience writing retail product specifications within food manufacturing, alongside excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. In return, you will receive a salary of 35,000 and the opportunity to work onsite within a forward-thinking business known for its high-quality products. Most importantly, you'll be joining a company where your expertise will be valued and where you will play a meaningful role in delivering products that truly stand out in the market. To find out more or apply, please contact Nicola on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) . As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

Process Technologist London 36,000 - 38,500 In this varied and hands-on position, you'll play a key role in turning approved product ideas into scalable manufacturing processes. This food manufacturer is one of the largest in the country, working with the biggest retailers, giving you the opportunity to work with recognisable products. It's a fantastic opportunity for somebody wanting progression and development in their career. Working alongside internal teams and external customers, you'll help ensure new products meet all required food safety, technical, commercial and operational standards, enabling smooth and successful launches in a fast-moving environment. Key Responsibilities Run factory trials and keep projects on track against tight timelines Troubleshoot issues quickly and drive solutions across teams Manage shelf-life and transit testing, ensuring products meet all requirements Lead post-trial reviews, turning feedback into clear action plans Support HACCP and food safety validations on site Keep raw materials and packaging aligned with project needs and budgets Work closely with customers, supporting panels and product sign-off Analyse production data to spot issues and improve performance Own trial and launch documentation, accurate and on time About You Background in a manufacturing or process-driven environment Good knowledge of food safety, technical standards and production processes Able to manage multiple priorities and keep projects on track Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach Highly organised with a keen eye for detail Driven to improve processes and deliver tangible results If you are looking for your next Process role and you are currently in Technical or NPD currently, please apply or call Owen on (phone number removed) for more

As a Specification Technologist you will be responsible for managing and maintaining product specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. This role within the FMCG sector involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. Client Details Our client is a luxury cake manufacturing company specialising in handcrafted celebration cakes, biscuits, and bespoke wedding designs. Founded in 1986, the company has built a strong reputation for high-quality, artisan baking using premium ingredients and supplying major retailers Description Writing and updating finished product and packaging specifications in customer and internal systems Coordinating artwork reviews and ensuring pack copy compliance with UK food labelling legislation Liaising with NPD, Raw Material Technologists, Packaging teams and suppliers to gather accurate product data Managing specification trackers and ensuring deadlines for customer submissions are met Reviewing ingredient, allergen and nutrition data and assessing the impact of any changes Supporting retailer technical requirements and customer queries Maintaining strong attention to detail and data accuracy at all times 12 Month FTC- Monday-Friday-8AM-5PM Profile Previous experience in a food manufacturing technical or specification role is essential Experience with retailer specification systems and artwork approval processes would be highly advantageous Good understanding of food labelling legislation, allergens and nutrition data Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Confident communicator able to work cross-functionally with internal teams and suppliers Good IT skills and experience working with specification or data management systems Job Offer Salary ranging from 32,000- 35,000 Opportunity to work within a reputable company in the FMCG industry. Supportive and professional work environment. Potential to contribute to exciting product development projects.

Job Title Specification Technologist (Technical Administrator, Food Specification Writer, Technical Coordinator) Location Sittingbourne (ME10) Salary: £28,000 £32,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Shift: Monday to Friday (35 hours per week) Job Role Specification Technologist The Specification Technologist will join a well-established FMCG food manufacturer, supporting the Technical Department in delivering accurate and legally compliant product specifications across manufactured and imported ranges. As a Specification Technologist , you will create, review and maintain finished product specifications, manage customer technical documentation, approve artwork, and ensure all labelling meets current food safety legislation. This Specification Technologist role offers strong internal training, exposure to retailer specification systems, involvement in audits and NPD projects, and genuine progression within a stable and growing food business. If you are a detail-focused Specification Technologist looking to develop your career in food compliance and technical systems, this is an excellent opportunity. Sector Food Manufacturing (FMCG) Non-Negotiable Requirements of Specification Technologist Must have previous experience within a food manufacturing technical or specification role. Must have experience writing or managing product specifications. Must hold a relevant qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline (Level 3 minimum). Must have the Right to Work in the UK. Essential Requirements of Specification Technologist Strong understanding of food labelling legislation and food safety standards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail with strong organisational ability. Experience managing multiple deadlines and working to critical paths. Confident IT skills and experience maintaining technical databases and documentation. Desirable Requirements of Specification Technologist Experience using retailer specification systems. Knowledge of supplier approval processes and risk assessments. Exposure to audits (internal, customer, GMP, traceability). Experience supporting NPD projects. The Specification Technologist will benefit from: Joining a stable and respected FMCG manufacturer. Ongoing training and development Involvement in audits, compliance systems, and customer-facing technical activities. 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Discretionary bonus Pension scheme, EAP, Cycle to Work scheme, and employee discounts. Free on-site parking. If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Adem Halil at Pioneer Selection (phone number removed)

Bakery NPD Manager 50,000 - 55,000 Hybrid/Remote/On-site; travel: Approx. 6-8 days per month at Colchester Site Days Only (Mon-Fri) gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Bakery NPD Manager to work at their facility based near Colchester Performance Objectives Demonstrate core and new bread and cake confectionery products in designated accounts (industrial bakers, large craft bakery chains), and support new recipe development Identify opportunities for volume driven, profitable new product development projects within designated accounts or new prospects and work with customers to write comprehensive briefs to submit to R&D technologists in manufacturing OpCo's Provide technical advice for designated accounts, acting as a trouble shooter and dealing with questions and problems in use of Group UK products Understand process and product development challenges, along with timelines and listing windows for designated accounts and prepare briefs for any redevelopment of existing products to meet cost targets or enhance functionality Attend and support approved factory trials and first production runs at designated accounts Collaborate with UK sales account managers, customer services, marketing and quality team and with R&D teams in manufacturing OpCo's, to ensure exceptional and timely technical service to all designated accounts Manage assigned customer relationships and report activities to the MRD and Sales Director and the designated sales account manager Prepare visit reports, weekly planners and project briefs in a timely, detailed and professional manner Monitor new technical and functionality trends in the UK bread and cake confectionery market and working with the MRD director prepare insight presentations with baked product samples to demonstrate to designated and prospect customers Support at customer and industry events as required by MRD Director Support at onsite Strategic and Key Account customer visits at Colchester or Wigan as required Regular travel to customer sites will be required as well as time at UK Group sites at Colchester (6-8 days per calendar month) Attend and contribute to required meetings Must attend: Team huddles (daily), 1:1 with line manager, functional reviews Commercial Meetings Internal and External Stakeholder meetings H&S Meetings Training/refresher sessions May attend (role-dependent): project boards, governance/quality forums, client/regulator meetings. Health & Safety (role-holder duties) Work safely and follow training, method statements, SSOW and risk assessments at all times. Report hazards, near-misses and incidents immediately; support investigations (incl. RIDDOR where applicable). Use, maintain and store PPE correctly; keep work area safe and tidy. Complete all mandatory H&S training and refreshers on time. Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings and H&S Committee activity as required. Food Safety Requirements To carry out all employee obligations with the Food Safety Act 1990 and all other subsequent legislation relating to Food Safety, including full compliance with Group food safety policies and internal procedures. Where necessary, liaise with the Technical Manager/Quality Manager regarding food safety, quality or legality issues and report any issues to the site Technical / Quality Manager. Ensure a high level of hygiene standard is consistently achieved and good practices are maintained throughout your area of the business with continuous improvements made, where applicable. Support activities to maintain BRC Certification for the site. Identify training requirements and implement/organise/ undertake training. Report Food Safety incidences immediately. Person Specification BTEC or BSC (Hons) in Bakery, Bakery Technology or Food Science is preferred; will accept 15 years of experience in lieu of a recognised qualification 10 years of baking experience working with industrial manufacturers in the UK or European plant bread market is preferable Good knowledge of bread ingredient functionality Good problem-solving skills Good project management skills Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT systems Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Closing Date: 12/04/2026 "By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy."

Position: New Product Development Manager Location: Caerphilly Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Job Overview Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles. Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products. Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities. Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations. Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases. Job Requirements Strong background in food NPD - Essential Minimum 3 years experience in NPD Management Experience managing the concept-to-launch process. Skilled in leading and developing teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels. Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation. Salary & Benefits 45,000 - 55,000 DOE Full-time, permanent (Monday to Friday, 8-4/9-5) Onsite position with flexibility of work from home 1 day a week 33 days holiday Full benefits to be discussed Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Are you a Food Science graduate with a years experience under your belt? Looking to join a progressive and innovative business where you can enjoy a lot of autonomy over your day to day work? This is for you. My client are a rapidly expanding SME of ambient goods, with lots of exciting projects on the go including entering into new markets and launching trendy products. Job responsibilities: Responsible for site compliance to relevant UK Food Safety standards, including BRC. Main point of contact for all customers, suppliers and technical queries. Maintain product specifications and keep supplier database up to date, approving and on-boarding new suppliers. Working closely with NPD team on technical aspects of product trials/launches. Maintain and improve QMS, organising technical documentation and keeping policies up to date with latest legislation. Job Requirements: Experience working to BRC standards Full UK Driving License HACCP Level 3 Minimum of 1 year experience in the UK Food Manufacturing Industry. If you're interested and would like to find out more, reach out and I'll be in touch! Please note candidates must have full UK working rights to apply. Unfortunately my client cannot provide sponorship

Process Development Technologist Location: Stevenage Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 Hours: Full-time Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch. You will need to be extremely technically competent and adapt at managing projects, able to Define, Detail and Coordinate Product Launch and run real timeTrial Coordination What You'll Be Doing Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy What's On Offer 45,000 - 55,000 salary A site-based role at a major food production facility Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team What We're Looking For A degree in Food Science or a similar technical field Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role Understanding of key food production methods-such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality Ready to Help Shape the Future of Food? If you're someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production-ready, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more! Our Commitment to Your Privacy Kandhu Recruitment will treat all applications confidentially. If your experience aligns with the role, we'll be in touch and may retain your information in accordance with our GDPR & Privacy Policy for relevant future opportunities. If not, we will not store your data or contact you further.

NPD Manager Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. With a strong track record of innovation and a dynamic pipeline of new product launches planned over the coming years, the business is currently investing in a brand-new, purpose-built test kitchen to support future growth. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles. Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products. Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities. Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations. Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases. NPD Manager Job Requirements Strong background in food NPD, ideally within dairy, spreads, or similar chilled categories. Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation. Proven experience managing the concept-to-launch process. Skilled in leading and developing teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels. NPD Manager Salary & Benefits 50,000- 55,000 salary 33 days holiday Full benefits to be discussed Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Are you skilled at creating detailed and accurate food product specifications? Looking to advance your career with a leading food manufacturer? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you! We are seeking a Specifications Technologist to join a thriving technical team in Derbyshire. In this key role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining product specifications for B2B customers. Your expertise will ensure compliance with food safety regulations and meet customer expectations, playing a vital part in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence. To excel in this role, you'll need previous experience in writing B2B or retail specifications within the food industry. Attention to detail, a thorough understanding of industry standards and the ability to collaborate with internal teams like NPD, technical and commercial are essential. In return, you'll enjoy a competitive salary of up to 35,000, along with the flexibility to work from home two days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an industry-leading manufacturer and be part of a supportive and successful team. If you're ready to advance in your career, send your updated CV to Nicola at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for further information. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

Are you ready to take the lead in crafting innovative, delicious products for some of the UK's top retailers and brands? We're on the hunt for a NPD Technologist to join our client's forward-thinking team, where your expertise will drive ground-breaking product innovation. This is a customer-facing role that blends creativity, technical skill, and strategic insight. You'll be the linchpin between customer collaboration and the creation of exceptional products, helping shape the future of the food industry. What you'll be doing: Leading end-to-end product development projects, from concept to commercialization. Collaborating with customers to understand their needs and deliver tailored, innovative solutions. Staying ahead of the curve by researching and interpreting market trends. Overseeing trials and ensuring products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. Delivering polished proposals and presentations to customers and internal teams. What we're looking for: Proven experience in a food manufacturing or NPD environment. A passion for innovation, with a track record of developing standout products. Exceptional communication skills and confidence in customer-facing interactions. A proactive, solution-focused mindset with excellent project management abilities. Why join us? Be at the forefront of food innovation, working on exciting projects for leading retailers and brands. Collaborate with a talented, passionate team in a fast-paced environment. Make your mark on products that delight customers and shape industry trends. If you're a driven, creative professional with a love for food and innovation, this is your chance to step into a senior role with a company where your ideas will shine. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

NPD Manager This food manufacturer is part of a national business, supplying products to both the foodservice sector and manufacturers across the UK. With a strong passion for innovation, the business has played a key role in transforming an exciting niche into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the food industry. About the NPD Manager job Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll lead the NPD team, managing the full product development process from concept to launch. You'll take ownership of NPD projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with briefs and timelines. Key tasks Build strong customer relationships to support successful product development and uncover new opportunities. Work collaboratively across teams to ensure smooth and effective product launches. Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to fuel innovation. Create and deliver tailored presentations that align with customer needs and expectations. About You The successful candidate shall possess a Degree in Food Science or related field, with proven experience in UK food manufacturing ideally within the meat sector. Strong track record in leading teams and managing multiple NPD projects, ensuring delivery against tight deadlines. Creative and strategic thinker, passionate about food innovation, with a solid understanding of consumer trends and product development in the UK market. Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional and customer collaboration, with a full UK driving licence for site and client visits. More details The NPD Manager job (ref:8949) is paying £45,000 - £55,000 according to your experience. The site is in North London and is commutable from Ilford, Hackney, Waltham Cross and Potters Bar and surrounding areas. The working hours are Monday to Friday. Alternate job titles - New Product Development Manager Head of NPD Head of Product Development Senior NPD Technologist NPD Supervisor Senior Development Technologist Food Product Development Jobs

Are you ready to step up from a Technologist role and take on more responsibility in a senior technical position? This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate food and drink professional to join a fast-paced, innovative business and play a key role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of our ready-to-drink (RTD) products. The Role As the Technical Manager, you will be the technical point of contact for our beverages portfolio, ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality. You'll work closely with co-manufacturers and suppliers, using your knowledge of beverage processing to maintain standards, solve issues quickly, and support new product development. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role - perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career and build on their technical expertise. Key Responsibilities: Act as the lead technical contact for beverage products, driving safety, quality, and compliance. Support and influence suppliers to continuously improve performance against KPIs. Apply strong knowledge of thermal processing and aseptic manufacturing to challenge and support co-manufacturers. Carry out supplier audits, product risk assessments, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Provide technical input into NPD projects, identifying potential risks early in development. Attend factory trials and first productions to ensure consistency and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver wider business objectives. What do you need? Proven experience in the beverages/drinks sector (essential). Strong technical knowledge of thermal processing and aseptic manufacturing. A background in food science, food technology, or a related discipline. Auditing and risk assessment expertise. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong supplier relationships. A proactive problem solver, able to adapt quickly and prioritise in a fast-moving environment. Why this role? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to step up into a more senior role, take ownership, and make a real impact on the quality, food safety and innovation of a growing beverage category. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

Technical Assistant - Food Manufacturing Permanent Monday - Friday 28,000 - 30,000 d.o.e Northamptonshire This is a fantastic opportunity for a new graduate in Food Science or a related discipline looking to kickstart their career in the food industry. You'll gain hands-on experience across NPD, Technical, and Production, building a strong foundation in food safety, compliance, and product development. What you'll be doing as the Technical Assistant: Support NPD and GATE meetings, providing technical input and ensuring projects align with customer requirements and factory capability. Work closely with Process Technologists, NPD, and Commercial teams to deliver innovative, commercially viable products with robust validation and due diligence. Lead and coordinate factory trials for new products and process improvements, ensuring data capture, compliance, and successful outcomes. Manage samples and documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to customers, stakeholders, and internal teams. Monitor project timelines and critical paths, highlighting risks, proposing solutions, and driving tasks to completion. Assist with technical investigations and reporting, ensuring effective communication of issues and corrective actions to management. Proactively support production teams, advising on technical challenges and ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer expectations. Contribute to continuous improvement, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and strengthening departmental systems and compliance standards. What you'll need: Similar experience in an entry/junior technical/quality role in the food industury and/or a food manufacturing related degree Own transport Full UK workign rights as no visas are available If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.

About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. About the role Are you passionate about bringing new food products to life? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas can shape the future of dairy and snack innovation? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're looking for a Senior NPI Technologist to lead the charge in New Product Introduction (NPI), working closely with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into reality - from factory trials to packaging perfection. Key responsibilities Management of the NPI Process, working cross functionally as part of the R&D team, ensuring a standardised approach to New Product Introduction Carry put factory trials on processed cheese, Yollies products in the factory, establishing the process control parameters and validation of product standards to ensure that the operations team to manufacture products with consistent product design Communicate the product quality standards as part of the NPI process and provide training to facilitate understanding and effective implementation Organise and co-ordinate new packaging trials and ensure that the outcome are effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders. Own activities related with introduction of new products into the factory using various systems Work cross functionally with internal teams, supplier, customers, brand and marketing Collaborate with outside agencies and suppliers as appropriate, co-ordinate and ensure the completion of relevant activities required as part of the artwork approval process Support the delivery of process and profit improvement projects at site level, ensuring changes are introduced in accordance with defined capabilities, ensuring product quality attributes are preserved and Food safety and legal requirements are met Build relationships with marketing, operations and commercials and ensure customer care and adherence to our Purpose, Dairy Strategy, vison and Value Maintain knowledge of market trends, restrictions, regulations, customer requirements and processes Presentation of samples and concepts to internal and external stakeholders Qualifications and skills BSc in food Science or equivalent Experience in food Industry Previous people management experience Experience in artwork approval, packaging development Project management and organisational skills: demonstrate flexibility and adaptability Driven to overcome challenges and develop timely solutions Numerical ability to record and analyse key process data Highly organised multi-tasker, able to interpret data from multiple sources Attention to detail with a structured approach Displays tenacity. Goes that extra mile to achieve results and deliver excellent service Able to play a key role as a high performing team Excellent communication skills

Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of 1.8bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. Here at Northampton , we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5 manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 2,000 colleagues making high quality premium products every day. We are the sole supplier of sandwiches, wraps, rolls and sushi for Marks & Spencer What you'll be doing As Food Safety Technologist , you will support the implementation of the food safety and quality management systems by verifying that standards, customer requirements and legal obligations are being met in full. Execute microbiological swab plans, complete hygiene audits and update training documentation to ensure legal, safety and customer compliance Investigate customer complaints to establish any failures within the manufacturing process to ensure that any issues can be addressed in the short and longer term Provide insight from audit results to site governance meetings to drive audit compliance, to share best practice and to encourage continuous improvement of quality systems Ensure that procedures, allergen matrices and hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) are up to date to maintain the integrity of the quality management system (QMS) documentation Represent the technical team at New Product Development (NPD) forums and complete follow up actions to ensure that all new products have food safety considerations included from the outset Complete internal audits on food safety processes as part of the Internal Audit team to ensure that the sites are always audit ready Complete root cause analysis of any audit failures and feedback conclusions and recommendations to relevant managers to ensure that the issue is eliminated for the future What we're looking for We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. Experience of working in an entry-level technical management role in a food environment Practical experience of working to Level 3 HACCP and Level 3 food hygiene standards Practical experience of internal technical auditing at entry-level technical management responsibility levels Practical experience of problem solving and risk assessment Good written and verbal communication skills If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Have you got a passion for baking and New Product Development? Has to time come for you to explore a new opportunity and look at developing your career? This opportunity could be for you! This role needs your knowledge of Baking and NPD processes in order to succeed. Reporting to the NPD Manager you will be one of the senior people within the NPD team and use your already great experience in baking to guide and pass on your experience to the team and get hands stuck in! The role: Retailer facing environment You will use your existing knowledge and experience of NPD Processes Optimise factory settings to ensure product quality and consistency Coordinate factory trials and first production runs Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers About you: You will be experienced in an NPD environment Ideally expereinced in bakery setting as well Passionate and driven Want to know more? Apply now! For an informal chat about the role in more detail give me a call on (phone number removed) or email me - (url removed) INDTECH