Overview
New Product Development Graduate role at Dawn Meats
Location: Carroll Cross Co. Waterford
Position Type: Full time/Permanent
Role Summary
To assist the NPD Account Manager with all aspects of the development process to ensure products are launched successfully, in conjunction with Technical, Production, Commercial and Purchasing Teams.
Responsibilities
* Assist in all NPD & EPD requirements and ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with Dawn\'s policy and procedures, Retailer Codes of Practice, BRC Standard requirements;
* Assist in the management of critical paths for all ongoing product launches;
* Responsible for dispatching product samples;
* Assist in the scale up of product concepts in the factory for timely launch to retail and food service customers;
* Ensure appropriate completion of internal and customer specific NPD paperwork within required timeframe to ensure audit compliance;
* Work with other site disciplines to ensure the food safety, quality and legality of all new and modified products;
* Prepare factory specifications and QAS\'s for all new products ensuring a member of the quality, production & commercial team sign off the document;
* Complete online customer specifications where required as per customer request;
* Assist in managing the approval of all new packaging on site, including new artworks, trays etc;
* Travel to meet with customers and present new product concepts and seasonal insight reports when required;
* Liaising and communicating with customers, suppliers, third parties and external providers of expertise as required to develop strong and positive relationships with key personnel.
Qualifications
* Hold a qualification in Food Science, Food Innovation, NPD or relevant discipline;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite;
* Have a strong focus on further training and career development;
* Experience in a similar role or within the Meat Industry would be beneficial but not essential;
* Possess good attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment.
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