Are you passionate about innovation in the food industry? Here’s your chance to join one of Ireland's premier food manufacturers as an NPD Technologist.

In this role, you’ll be an integral part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing branded and private label seafood products for both Irish and European retail markets. From chilled to frozen produce, you'll lead NPD and EPD projects from concept to launch, shaping the future of the company's product range.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and drive innovation in a thriving organization. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey!

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You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• To take lead on NPD & EPD projects through the NPD process for concept to Launch, working cross functionally to deliver innovation and renovation projects.
• Ensuring 100% compliance with all policies and legislation & the agreed standards of the product, customer and business are meet
• Understanding, Set up and monitoring compliance with stage gate product development process and implementing Lean NPD techniques to ensure all requirements are implemented at each stage of project development
• Under the project plan (critical path) ensure deadlines are followed as set out by the NPD account manager
• Coordinate the day to day NPD process of line extension and brand pack -resizing projects from project brief, right through to launch
• Ensuring that the Process and Product are protected and continuously improved
• In order to complete NPD tasks effectively, leadership & training to be provided for NPD staff members
• Developing a clear and concise understanding of the business priorities and playing a vital part in delivering the guiding principle of lowest cost
• Give weekly updates to the NPD account manager's project progress
• Liaising with Key Account Retail Customers and delivering NPD projects at Customer meetings and action/resolve any project issues that arise, seek guidance for the NPD account manager where necessary
• Drive and deliver continuous improvements within the Innovation Department
• Continually researching markets and technology to develop new product concepts

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What's required?

• A Third level degree in Food Technology, Food Science or Food Business
• 3+ years hands-on experience in High Volume FMCG sector/food manufacturing environment in a transferable role such as Quality/Technical/ Development
• Excellent Project management and planning
• Excellent knowledge of Quality systems e.g. BRC Standard, HACCP systems, Allergen control, ETC
• Excellent technical knowledge of specification and customer systems such as TTL, HG, Igloo or similar
• Excellent Knowledge of Food Legislation, legal labelling requirements

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What's in it for you?

£45,000.00 - £55,000.00

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Do you think you fit the criteria?

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