About Glenisk
Glenisk is a vision-led, family-owned business committed to producing good food in the most sustainable way. An award-winning company, Glenisk is a growing business, developing new products, categories and markets. Our colleagues are central to our success and we're committed to hiring, supporting and rewarding the best people.
Opportunity
Glenisk invites applications for the role of Product Developer Co-Ordinator from candidates with an interest in food, sustainability and a track record in effective project management. A champion of sustainability, the successful applicant will have the skills to help us improve existing products and create new lines to meet emerging consumer needs.
The Product Development Co-Ordinator will be based at Glenisk's HQ outside Tullamore, Co Offaly.
Responsibilities
· Support Glenisk's Product Development function by curating insights and collaborating with the team to help explore and implement product launches, as well as improvements or changes to existing products and line extensions.
· Work with the technical team to understand nutritional claims and taste profiles of all new products and existing product improvements-- advocating for competitive cost and innovative advantage as well our company policy of organic, healthy and clean ingredients; superior taste profiles.
· Manage critical paths and gate stages for all product launches in conjunction with key stakeholders.
· Co-ordinate with all stakeholders of the team including colleagues in production, quality assurance, technical, engineering, procurement, sales, marketing, finance and administration; external suppliers of packaging and raw materials; retailers and end consumers.
· Work with procurement team to create forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of raw materials inventory.
· Work with Operations Director to ensure manufacturing capability is considered in product development.
· Maintain continually updated trackers that keeps all stakeholders on track for timely roll-outs.
· Work with procurement to understand packaging inventory.
· Work with marketing team to support creative briefs for packaging.
· Manage tastings, both with in-house teams and with consumers.
· Manage, benchmark, and document competitive / similar products ingredients and claims.
· Suggest new line extensions and innovation based on perceived gaps and opportunity.
· Produce kitchen samples for product development testing.
· Dispatch samples of new and existing products to existing and prospective customers.
· Upload technical specifications to Glenisk and retail partners online systems.
· Work with retailers on private label briefs in conjunction with technical and commercial teams.
Attributes
· At least two years' experience in a project management role, ideally in food development.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills.
· An interest in food, flavours and nutrition.
· A curious mindset, grounded in a 'What if?' attitude.
· An understanding of marketing and sales principles.
· Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
· Proficiency in MS Office.
· An analytical mind with a strategic ability.
· Excellent communication and people skills.
To Apply
Thanks for considering applying to Glenisk for this role. We appreciate all candidates taking the time to consider Glenisk and to make an application. To ensure the best use your time, please remember to:
· Apply before 24 October 2025.
· Ensure that you read the job specification and match the skills and experience set out.
· Ensure that you are eligible to work in Ireland.
· Please include:
o A brief cover note.
o Up-to-date CV.
o Date of Availability/ Current notice period.
o Salary Expectations.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person