Senior NPD Technologist Co Tipperary Fulltime/Permanent Monday - Friday Attractive Package Vickerstock are excited to be working in partnership with one of the nation's leading manufacturers of protein products for retail and foodservice customers, dedicated to providing great tasting, high quality food products.This is an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability and customer satisfaction.
You will also be provided with strong opportunities to develop your career, learn new skills and make a positive impact.As a Senior NPD Technologist, you will implement development plans to quality, cost and timescale.
Work closely with all relevant functions, to ensure customer and site expectations are met.
End to end concept to launch with critical path generation and ownership required.
Key DutiesLead NPD projects and ensure that agreed NPD project milestones are met.
Ensure that new product samples and factory costs are available in a timely fashion for presentations (internal & external) Liaise with marketing/account manager, operations, packaging, business performance etc.
to deliver project to timescale/cost/quality Source ingredients and cost materials to support budget requirements Be able to demonstrate food knowledge to internal and external customers Provide information as required for BP, packaging, technical and operations - running trials as appropriate Completion of product specifications and packaging and artwork sign off.
Oversee 1st production/launch and sign off with the relevant teams and the customer.
Skills and Experience NeededBachelor's degree in food science, Food Technology, or a related fieldMinimum 3 years' experience in a similar role within the food industry Strong knowledge of food processing technologies, ingredients and formulation principles and a passion for food.Excellent project management and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and organisational skillsExperience in costing concept products, product specifications and artwork sign off is beneficialIf 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