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Job Title: Senior NPD Technologist

Location: Central Belt of Scotland

Salary: TBC - Neg

The Senior NPD Technologist supports the delivery of the company’s NPD strategy, managing the on-site NPD process, documentation, specifications, QAS, and submission forms. The role involves recipe development, sample preparation, trials, and collaboration with technical teams, product developers, and internal stakeholders.

Please note: Private/ Own Label Experience, manufacturing for major UK Retailers is essential for this role, and our client is unable to offer any sponsorship for this role.

Key Accountabilities:

* Manage NPD procedures, critical paths, and industrialisation of new products.

* Develop and implement QAS, ensuring production teams are well-trained.

* Present and benchmark new products against competitors.

* Research raw materials, methods, and new ingredients.

* Create recipes aligned with company objectives; suggest improvements.

* Support production teams during launches and trials.

* Maintain specifications, customer databases, and documentation.

* Propose innovative ideas for product and process improvements.

* Build effective relationships with teams, customers, and suppliers.

Performance Measures:

* Meet critical path deadlines.

* Achieve KPIs.

* Complete responsibilities accurately and on time.

Attributes:

* Manage multiple tasks under pressure.

* Strong understanding of recipes, costs, and the NPD process.

* Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about food development.

Qualifications:

* Degree in Food Science or equivalent.

* 3+ years’ experience in NPD, including retailer collaboration.

* Flexibility to travel; additional languages are advantageous.

For more information about this role, please apply today