Musgrave is one of the most successful family-owned businesses in Europe, with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation. We support communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people in Ireland through our 15 market-leading food and beverage brands.
About Us
We are committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland. We make changes across the company to achieve this goal and want to make a positive impact on the world.
Job Description
The Own Brand Product Developer will join our vibrant Own Brand Team, developing and marketing leading retail Own Brand products, including Super Valu, Centra, and Musgrave Excellence brands.
* Develop food products across various categories, working closely with Product Technologists and Trading Managers.
* Manage project timelines to ensure on-time launches with best-in-class products, packaging, and design.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A third-level degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Business, or a similar relevant course.
* Excellent project management skills with a proven record.
* 5 years of experience in the FMCG sector/food manufacturing/retailer environment in a transferable role such as Product Development/Project Management/Technical.
Key Responsibilities
* Evaluate Own Brand Products for consistency and adherence to agreed standards.
* Benchmark products in the market place.
* Ensure packaging is sustainable while maintaining product integrity.
Requirements
* Functional hands-on experience in supplier and product selection, product quality optimization, supplier negotiation, project management and planning, process orientation, benchmarking, lean techniques, computerised specification systems, legislation, legal labels, product specifications, and product and packaging cost modelling.
What We Offer
This is a 12-month contract. Musgrave operates a Work Smart hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between connecting with the team and working remotely. Occasional business travel may be required.