Overview
Vickerstock
are delighted to be working in partnership with growing and innovative food manufacturing business based in Galway to appoint an
NPD Technologist
to join their Technical team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced product development professional to lead New Product Development and product renovation projects from concept through to commercial launch within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
As NPD Technologist, you will be responsible for leading NPD projects from brief through to launch while coordinating activity across R&D, Technical, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Marketing and Supply Chain teams.
What A0on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work within a growing and innovative food manufacturing business
Career development and progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Company events and on-site parking
What your day to day will look like
Leading cross-functional NPD projects and managing the full product development lifecycle
Developing and maintaining project plans, timelines and budgets
Managing factory trials, pilot runs and first productions to ensure smooth handover to operations
Supporting new product development, reformulation and cost optimisation initiatives
Ensuring products and processes comply with
BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
and customer requirements
Supporting BRC audits and ensuring NPD documentation and change control processes meet audit standards
Ensuring accurate product specifications, HACCP assessments, allergen management and labelling compliance
Maintaining compliance with Irish and EU food legislation
Acting as a key technical contact for customers during development projects
Managing critical path activities to ensure customer launch deadlines are achieved
Driving continuous improvement in NPD processes and supporting the business innovation pipeline
What you will need to succeed
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related discipline
Project management experience is desirable
Working knowledge of Irish and EU food regulations
Experience working with NPD projects within a food manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of BRC Global Standard for Food Safety and its application within NPD
Understanding of food manufacturing processes and scale-up from pilot to commercial production
Excellent project management, organisation and time management skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Your next move
To learn more or to apply in confidence, contact Anna at Vickerstock on ************* or submit your CV via the link.
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