Development & Innovation Technologist

Development & Innovation Technologist Co LongfordFulltime/Permanent Monday - Friday Days, Early Friday Finish Hybrid Working Available Attractive Package Vickerstock are excited to be working in partnership with a leading global provider within the FMCG industry who have been successfully running for over 60 years.
Due to their continued success, we are seeking a Development & Innovation Technologist to join the team at the state-of-the-art facility based in Co Longford.Reporting to the Development & Innovation Manager you will be a key member of the Group Research & Development team by supporting the responsibility for driving the development process from idea to implementation to ensure products meet customer projects / deadlines.Key Duties (further duties provided on full description) Manage all aspects of customer accounts from Research and Development perspective and be key point of contact for all sites and all formatsManage product portfolio to ensure it is aligned with relevant brandDesign recipe and diets with a risk-based approach.Develop close relationships with customer and commercial teamsSupport innovation plans to meet market needs in all customers, channels and markets.Execute palatability trials to ensure performance is consistently monitored against brand and benchmark.Ensure all aspects of the NPD process meets the agreed deadlinesCo-ordinate customer visits and product presentationsYou must have Industry recognised qualification in relevant field (Food/Science etc)Manufacturing experience / NPD & EPD projectsTrack record on successful development and implementation of NPD.Ability to prepare and deliver presentations internally and externally.
Working hours will be Monday - Thursday 9am to 5.30pm and early Friday finish at 4.30pm.
There will also be hybrid working available (more information at application stage).
In return you will receive Competitive salary depending on experienceHybrid working optionEarly Friday finishOpportunity to develop your careerStrong pension scheme20 days holidays plus bank holidaysAnd more!If this sounds like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Sophie now on 01 5267473 or