CareerWise Recruitment are inviting applications for a Food Technologist (NPD) for our Cork based food production client. This is a permanent role.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team that develops branded and private label seafood products for the Irish & European retail market. The role involves working closely with the Technical, Production and Market & Sales departments to launch high quality added value seafood products. Working with a team of technical & commercial professionals, you will get involved in the latest innovation projects, ensuring new products are technically safe and legal with the correct specifications. To succeed in this role you will need a culinary arts/food technology/science background and be able to apply your knowledge in a commercial setting.
THE ROLE
1. Ensuring all new products are consistently delivering for the consumer while meeting the agreed standards for the product.
2. To take lead on Research projects through the Research & Innovation process for concept to Launch, working cross functionally to deliver innovation and renovation projects.
3. To take lead and assist on R&D/NPD & EPD projects through the product development process from concept to Launch, working cross functionally to deliver innovation and renovation projects.
4. Ensuring 100% compliance with all policies and legislation.
5. Coordinate the day to day product development process of line extension and brand pack -resizing projects from project brief, right through to launch.
6. Monitoring compliance with stage gate product development process and implementing Lean NPD techniques.
7. Ensuring that the Process and Product are protected and continuously improved.
8. Developing a clear and concise understanding of the business priorities and playing a vital part in delivering the guiding principle of lowest cost.
9. Liaising with Directors, Heads of Departments, Key Account Retail Customers and delivering Product development projects at Stakeholder meetings.
REQUIREMENTS
1. A Masters or Bachelor degree in Food Technology, Food Science.
2. 3-5 years experience in Product Development/Research & Development or in a transferable role such as Quality/ Technical Teams.
3. Project management and planning & ability to handle a varied and busy work load.
4. Efficient Time Preparation and organisation.
5. Clear and efficient project management skills with minimal discussion.
6. Research Skills e.g. Literature Review, Development of Hypothesis, Technical report writing, Development & Execution of Investigations with ability to identify experimental design necessary to achieve project objectives.
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to update and report results in a concise manner.
8. Excellent computer skills in Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint.
9. The ability to work individually, as well as part of a large, cross functional team.
10. Ability to work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met.
11. Outstanding attention to detail.
12. Good knowledge of food, Fish and the latest innovations.
13. Functional hands on experience in Food Quality systems e.g. BRC Standard, HACCP systems, Allergen control, etc.
14. Good technical knowledge of specification and customer systems such as TTL, Igloo or similar.
15. Up to date knowledge of Food Legislation, legal labelling requirements.
16. Product quality optimization.
17. Application of benchmarking and lean techniques.
18. Product and packaging cost modelling.
19. Supplier negotiation.
20. Process oriented, required to demonstrate strong organisational, analytical, communication and negotiation skills.
21. Creative, problem solver, solution seeker, innovative thinker.
22. Proactive hands on approach with a can-do attitude.
23. Ability for flexible working hours and travel.
24. Ability to lead and develop a team with good motivational and people skills.
25. Some knowledge of R&D Tax Credit or R&D funding applications and reporting.
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