NPD Technologist
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Chester
- Salary
- 30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 20 May 2021
- Closes
- 17 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
NPD Technologist
An excellent opportunity for a detail focussed individual with enthusiasm and interest in food manufacturing to join a FMCG leader who supply their products globally based at a modern facility in Elton.
The Beverages New Product Development (NPD) Technologist is a wide-ranging role supporting all aspects of product development and implementation in Beverages.
The right candidate will focus on co-ordinating and supporting all elements of NPD within the Beverages NPD team, including but not limited to implementing new development systems, supporting new product qualification, supporting development of new packaging, materials and managing small change.
Qualities we look for;
Thorough understanding of brand owner process and requirements.
Understanding of production team requirements.
Appreciation of detailed, accurate product specifications.
Ability to manage multiple instances of small change.
Food manufacturing / FMCG factory experience (BRC / ISO / HACCP).
Beverage / FMCG production process understanding
IT skills - develop and maintain internal and external ways of workingFunctional / Technical Skills
Experience working within teams and ability to demonstrate knowledge of how to successfully prioritise activities within a team.
Flexibility and ability to adapt and lead change, clearly communicating goals and performance.
Clear communication skills internal stakeholders.
Confident and able to control messaging on project progress and next actions.
Strong knowledge of the Beverage product development process
Scientific approach to trials and measurement of success
Highly organised
High focus and attention to detail
Competent IT use in standard software packagesPersonal Attributes / Competencies
Commitment to Customers
People Commitment & Development
Sustainability
Collaboration
High Performance
Innovation & Continuous ImprovementApply now, to be considered.
Responsibilities;
Co-ordinate and support all elements of NPD within Beverages
Manage NPD process from brand owner request to implementation.
Deliver NPD to agreed timelines.
Sign new products over to production.
Maintain and develop frameworks guaranteeing standards for NPD implementation.
Integrate packaging development, liquid development and plant development functions when delivering new products.
Point of NPD contact for external and internal customers.
Capture plant performance of non-standard NPD projects.
Measure NPD against success criteria and develop improvement plans where needed.
Go/ No go NPD recommendations
Risks to plant and product
NPD project priority / use of time
Project deliverables
Trial outcomes
Planning / phasing of NPD projects
Determine next steps for failed trials
Any other duties / projects as required by the business.
Mon-Thurs 8-5 Fri (phone number removed) hours (Hours may have some flexibility)What we offer: A challenging opportunity to work with a market leader and their global customers, joining them in shaping a more sustainable industry for the future.
This role offers the opportunity of developing a rounded view of the technical parameters that make up Beverage plant products, leading sign off on all specifications, and interacting with internal Beverage teams for example, Commercial, Production and Beverage external customers as part of the NPD process
Compensation: your performance counts and it is attractively rewarded with a competitive salary
Benefits: You will get an attractive benefits package, which includes
Health Insurance options
Accident Insurance options
Pension Plan
Continuous training development.
Green Travel Plan
Company Bonus
Employee Wellbeing benefits
Social Club
Talent Development
Enhance Reward Platform access to lots of other exciting benefits
The job vacancy is based at our modern facility in Elton, Cheshire, UK.What's in it for you
Work with a market leader, offering a competitive salary and benefits.
Make your impact, join us in influencing the industry, advancing standards and sustainability; your decisions can change the way we work and how we improve.
Teamwork is key, we can support you in an environment that encourages teams to enjoy their work together
Innovation in our industry is paramount to our success, we provide incredible technologies to enable you to impact industry leading changes.
Full training, with a huge focus on making a quality product we offer training to all new employee's, this can lead to future opportunities and chances to grow while you learn.
"We can never overestimate the value of our employees. They are the lifeblood of everything we do and stand for, working tirelessly to ensure that all processes are followed to produce the best container glass in the world. Sharing commitment, effort and talent, our diverse culture is what makes the difference
An excellent opportunity for a detail focussed individual with enthusiasm and interest in food manufacturing to join a FMCG leader who supply their products globally based at a modern facility in Elton.
The Beverages New Product Development (NPD) Technologist is a wide-ranging role supporting all aspects of product development and implementation in Beverages.
The right candidate will focus on co-ordinating and supporting all elements of NPD within the Beverages NPD team, including but not limited to implementing new development systems, supporting new product qualification, supporting development of new packaging, materials and managing small change.
Qualities we look for;
Thorough understanding of brand owner process and requirements.
Understanding of production team requirements.
Appreciation of detailed, accurate product specifications.
Ability to manage multiple instances of small change.
Food manufacturing / FMCG factory experience (BRC / ISO / HACCP).
Beverage / FMCG production process understanding
IT skills - develop and maintain internal and external ways of workingFunctional / Technical Skills
Experience working within teams and ability to demonstrate knowledge of how to successfully prioritise activities within a team.
Flexibility and ability to adapt and lead change, clearly communicating goals and performance.
Clear communication skills internal stakeholders.
Confident and able to control messaging on project progress and next actions.
Strong knowledge of the Beverage product development process
Scientific approach to trials and measurement of success
Highly organised
High focus and attention to detail
Competent IT use in standard software packagesPersonal Attributes / Competencies
Commitment to Customers
People Commitment & Development
Sustainability
Collaboration
High Performance
Innovation & Continuous ImprovementApply now, to be considered.
Responsibilities;
Co-ordinate and support all elements of NPD within Beverages
Manage NPD process from brand owner request to implementation.
Deliver NPD to agreed timelines.
Sign new products over to production.
Maintain and develop frameworks guaranteeing standards for NPD implementation.
Integrate packaging development, liquid development and plant development functions when delivering new products.
Point of NPD contact for external and internal customers.
Capture plant performance of non-standard NPD projects.
Measure NPD against success criteria and develop improvement plans where needed.
Go/ No go NPD recommendations
Risks to plant and product
NPD project priority / use of time
Project deliverables
Trial outcomes
Planning / phasing of NPD projects
Determine next steps for failed trials
Any other duties / projects as required by the business.
Mon-Thurs 8-5 Fri (phone number removed) hours (Hours may have some flexibility)What we offer: A challenging opportunity to work with a market leader and their global customers, joining them in shaping a more sustainable industry for the future.
This role offers the opportunity of developing a rounded view of the technical parameters that make up Beverage plant products, leading sign off on all specifications, and interacting with internal Beverage teams for example, Commercial, Production and Beverage external customers as part of the NPD process
Compensation: your performance counts and it is attractively rewarded with a competitive salary
Benefits: You will get an attractive benefits package, which includes
Health Insurance options
Accident Insurance options
Pension Plan
Continuous training development.
Green Travel Plan
Company Bonus
Employee Wellbeing benefits
Social Club
Talent Development
Enhance Reward Platform access to lots of other exciting benefits
The job vacancy is based at our modern facility in Elton, Cheshire, UK.What's in it for you
Work with a market leader, offering a competitive salary and benefits.
Make your impact, join us in influencing the industry, advancing standards and sustainability; your decisions can change the way we work and how we improve.
Teamwork is key, we can support you in an environment that encourages teams to enjoy their work together
Innovation in our industry is paramount to our success, we provide incredible technologies to enable you to impact industry leading changes.
Full training, with a huge focus on making a quality product we offer training to all new employee's, this can lead to future opportunities and chances to grow while you learn.
"We can never overestimate the value of our employees. They are the lifeblood of everything we do and stand for, working tirelessly to ensure that all processes are followed to produce the best container glass in the world. Sharing commitment, effort and talent, our diverse culture is what makes the difference