Senior Food Technologist – HRM Search Partners
Our client is a leading seafood provider committed to delivering consistent, high‑quality products year‑round. They create convenient, expertly prepared seafood formats that honour the ocean's finest offerings. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking team in a dynamic, fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.
We are looking for a Senior Food Technologist to join our client's dedicated development team. In this role you will lead New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects, working cross‑functionally to bring branded and private‑label seafood products from concept to launch for the Irish and European retail markets.
Responsibilities
* Leading NPD and EPD projects through the full development process, from concept to launch.
* Ensuring 100% compliance with all policies, legislation, and agreed product, customer, and business standards.
* Setting up, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with stage‑gate product development processes, implementing Lean NPD techniques to meet requirements at each project stage.
* Coordinating day‑to‑day NPD processes for line extensions and pack resizing projects, from brief to launch.
* Protecting and continuously improving processes and products, while providing leadership and training to NPD staff members.
* Developing a clear understanding of business priorities and contributing to the guiding principle of lowest cost.
* Providing weekly updates on project progress to the NPD Account Manager.
* Liaising with key retail account customers, delivering NPD project updates in meetings, and resolving project issues with guidance where needed.
* Driving continuous improvement within the Innovation Department.
* Researching markets and technologies to develop new product concepts.
Experience
* A third‑level degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or Food Business.
* 3+ years of hands‑on experience in the FMCG/food manufacturing sector, in a transferable role such as Quality, Technical, or Product Development.
* Excellent knowledge of quality systems, including BRC standards, HACCP, allergen control, and related regulations.
* Experience in supplier and product selection.
* Proven ability in product quality optimisation.
* Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and work cross‑functionally.
* A proactive, problem‑solving mindset with the ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
To discover more about this opportunity, please apply online or contact Lewis Murray on +353 87 204 3307 for a confidential discussion.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Manufacturing
* Industry: Seafood Product Manufacturing
* Location: Cork, County Cork, Ireland
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