Technical & NPD Executive

Remote
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£40,000.00 - £45,000.00
Raff Ruggieri
Consultant – Technical & Quality

Are you an ambitious professional with expertise in Technical and NPD seeking to propel your career in a rapidly growing international branded food business?

Our client invites you to embark on an exhilarating journey with their esteemed team, spearheading a new market push and shaping the future of the food industry.

As a Technical and NPD Executive for our client, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and growth within their dynamic team. This newly created opportunity offers the chance to leave your mark on the industry, working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-moving, internationally focused environment.

Our client, a leader in the food industry, boasts a diverse portfolio of leading brands and supplies a wide range of food products to prominent Foodservice, Retail, and Industrial customers. With a commitment to excellence and long-term career growth, this role promises exciting prospects for the right candidate. Apply now to seize this opportunity and unlock your potential in the vibrant world of food innovation and development

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Based in Britain, working from home as part of a successful team of NPD & Technical personnel
  • Reporting to the Technical and NPD Manager who is based in Dublin
  • Communicating and collaborating with suppliers around GB and Europe
  • Helping to maintain the Technical, Quality, BRC, Complaints & NPD documentation and systems in the business
  • Communicating with Retail & Foodservice customers’ Technical & Npd departments
  • Coordinating projects and executing product evaluations across a variety of food categories
  • From time-to-time visiting suppliers
  • Supporting events in conjunction with the Sales team including customer presentations & events.

What's required?

  • Third level degree in Food Science or related discipline
  • Minimum 7 years food industry experience
  • BRC/IFS experience.
  • Strong organization and team skills. Able to manage several projects at once.
  • Good communicator and positive attitude
  • Flexible and ambitious with a“can-do” attitude
  • Understands how production plants think– experience in dealing with QA & NPD in factories
  • Flexible and able to travel from time to time to visit suppliers’ factories abroad or to sales presentations or commercial events
  • IT literate

What's in it for you?

£40,000.00 - £45,000.00

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