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Job Title

Food Technologist / NPD Innovation Role

Employer

Staffline Recruitment

Location

Co. Cork., Cork

Description

Our Established Food Company Client based in Cork City and West Cork is looking to Hire 2 Innovation and New Product Development Technologists for their outlets. Salary on Offer is €40-45K for the Successful Candidate - dependingon experience. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team that develops branded and private label Food 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 Food 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. Key responsibilities of the role include - Ensuring all new products are consistently delivering for the consumer while meeting the agreed standards for the product. To take lead on NPD & EPD projects through the NPD process for concept to Launch, working cross functionally to deliver innovation and renovation projects. Ensuring 100% compliance with all policies and legislation. Coordinate the day to day NPD process of line extension and brand pack - resizing projects from project brief, right through to launch. Compliance with stage gate product development process and implementing Lean NPD techniques. Ensuring that the Process and Product are protected and continuously improved. Developing a clear and concise understanding of the business priorities and playing a vital part in delivering the guiding principle of lowest cost. Liaising with Key Account Retail Customers and delivering NPD projects at Customer meetings. Contributing to, and managing innovative R&D Projects. The ideal candidate will have: A Third level degree in Culinary Arts, Food Technology, Food Science or Food Business. 3 years hands on experience in the FMCG sector/food manufacturing environment in a transferable role such as Quality/ Technical/Development Project management and planning Excellent communication and influencing skills. The ability to work individually, as well as part of a large, cross functional team. Outstanding attention to detail. A love of food, Fish/Meat and the latest trends Functional hands on experience in: Quality systems e.g. BRC Standard, HACCP systems, Allergen control, ETC. Good technical knowledge of specification and customer systems such as TTL, HG or similar. Proven trouble shooting and problem solving skills. Proactive hands on approach with a can-do attitude. Good working knowledge of pack copy process and packaging management tools. Ability for flexible working hours and travel. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

Date Added

2354 days ago

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