Job Title: NPD Graduate
Description:
We are seeking an NPD Graduate to join our team in Ballymena. This is a newly created key position within our plant, and we are looking for a recent graduate of Food Technology or a related field who has placement experience in a NPD role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist co-ordination of the new product development process from beginning to end.
* Oversee technical development of products, ensuring that all Syrup Room and NPD operations are conducted in line with the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
* Mock up samples of various packs, bottles, lab sample liquids and send to clients.
* Attend meetings both onsite and offsite when required with customer and suppliers to prepare and update project minutes to the NPD team.
* Work with suppliers to identify if new projects are possible.
* Arranging trials, ensuring material availability and provide hands on guidance to the production team throughout trial.
* Communicate NPD updates to the internal team and follow up where necessary.
* Prepare for onsite visits from customers/potential customers.
* Pull together production reports for the NPD Manager.
* Present product/packaging ideas to both internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
* A third level qualification in Food Technology or other food related area.
* 1 year's work experience working in a NPD role.
* A working knowledge of food manufacturing processes.
* Demonstrated customer service experience.
* Proven experience of lab processes in the food/beverage industry.
Benefits:
1. Comprehensive benefits package including matched pension contributions, holiday allowance of 30 days increasing with length of service, recognition awards for long service, free on site car parking and a company funded cashback health plan through Westfield life assurance.
2. Strong emphasis on training and development with tailored training plans for all employees.
3. Employee Assistance Program, discount on Axa insurance products, family friendly initiatives including our Annual Family Fun Day and for the foodies, a hot breakfast every Friday, succulent Christmas lunch every December and a turkey for every employee.