Graduate Product Technologist

The role:

A vital new opportunity to join our dynamic team, contributing to the product development lifecycle. Aligned with our company values, we fully support and encourage development to grow yourself into a more senior role.

Your will be the key connection between the product development kitchen and the production line, ensuring a seamless transition for new products/ingredients from trial and testing stages to full production.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and flag potential problems in production processes.
• Develop schedules for product launches and coordinate production trials.
• Conduct ongoing investigations into production processes.
• Ensure accurate documentation of operating procedures and conduct cost effective analysis.
• Identify, design, embed and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in transitioning new products from trial to full production.
• Identify and recommend improvements during trial production runs.
• Participate in buying and trialling new processing equipment.
• Provide coordination for the implementation of new structures and processes.
• Build relationships with NPD, Production, and other stakeholders.

Experience:

• Food-related degree or equivalent
• Experience in Product Development preferable
• Relevant knowledge and experience in food manufacturing desirable
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Good attention to detail and organisation skills
• Able to work and self motivate individually or as part of a team
• Positive Attitude and Enthusiasm

Benefits:

• Electric car scheme
• Increased holiday with length of service
• Option to buy more holiday
• Enhanced maternity / paternity
• Free product allowance
• Flexi week opportunity every year
• Cycle to work

If you wish to apply for this role, please click on the apply button with a copy of your up to date cv in word format.

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