Overview
You will support the future growth and business development strategy for our entire customer base, contributing to the day-to-day operational delivery (working within a multi-disciplinary structure) and leading on the long-term business strategy for the site. You will report directly into the Group Head of Innovation; however, you will have responsibility for shaping, implementing, and maintaining the launch of new and existing products to ensure they are delivered efficiently and in a timely and cost-effective manner for the business, in line with customer codes of practice and in conjunction with all appropriate stakeholders. Responsibilities
Accurately planning, resourcing, and managing the site NPD function. Working with key stakeholders to deliver a strategy that is organized, planned, and aligned to capture customer expectations. Facilitating the generation and implementation of new and modified products on site through a critical path. Collaborating with Development Chefs and the Commercial Team to ensure that all information is co-owned, co-approved, and appropriate to the brief. Working collaboratively with other departments on site to ensure the food safety, quality, and legality of all new and modified products. Ensuring the appropriate maintenance of all records relating to NPD and EPD activities to ensure audit compliance. Proactively engaging with relevant food trends and innovation, in collaboration with the Development Chefs, Marketing Team, and the Customer. Proactively working with respect to new processes, machinery, capabilities, and product improvement. Leading site Research and Development projects, as appropriate. Ensuring that the team operates in a coordinated and cohesive manner to ensure legality, safety, and quality of products, consistent with our customer’s targets and codes of practice. Adhering to professional standards and ways of working in the context of specification completion and factory trials. Updating the senior management team with any issues relating to food safety and legality, ensuring that the appropriate actions are agreed and completed. Liaising with suppliers, third parties, and external providers of expertise. Liaising with the Customer to develop strong and positive relationships with key personnel. Qualifications
Experience and Qualifications A track record of leading high-performing teams through role modeling, motivation, and coaching. Exceptional relationship and networking skills, able to influence and deliver projects to milestones while working with internal teams and external key stakeholders/clients. An ability to interpret and develop action plans to incorporate requirements, transforming them into innovative outcomes that delight our customers. Extensive food industry experience in a Product Development role, with exposure and understanding of foodservice/retail customers' ways of working, including some of the ‘Big 4’ UK retailers. A strong understanding and working knowledge of food science and manufacturing processes. No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position. INDHP
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You will support the future growth and business development strategy for our entire customer base, contributing to the day-to-day operational delivery (working within a multi-disciplinary structure) and leading on the long-term business strategy for the site. You will report directly into the Group Head of Innovation; however, you will have responsibility for shaping, implementing, and maintaining the launch of new and existing products to ensure they are delivered efficiently and in a timely and cost-effective manner for the business, in line with customer codes of practice and in conjunction with all appropriate stakeholders. Responsibilities
Accurately planning, resourcing, and managing the site NPD function. Working with key stakeholders to deliver a strategy that is organized, planned, and aligned to capture customer expectations. Facilitating the generation and implementation of new and modified products on site through a critical path. Collaborating with Development Chefs and the Commercial Team to ensure that all information is co-owned, co-approved, and appropriate to the brief. Working collaboratively with other departments on site to ensure the food safety, quality, and legality of all new and modified products. Ensuring the appropriate maintenance of all records relating to NPD and EPD activities to ensure audit compliance. Proactively engaging with relevant food trends and innovation, in collaboration with the Development Chefs, Marketing Team, and the Customer. Proactively working with respect to new processes, machinery, capabilities, and product improvement. Leading site Research and Development projects, as appropriate. Ensuring that the team operates in a coordinated and cohesive manner to ensure legality, safety, and quality of products, consistent with our customer’s targets and codes of practice. Adhering to professional standards and ways of working in the context of specification completion and factory trials. Updating the senior management team with any issues relating to food safety and legality, ensuring that the appropriate actions are agreed and completed. Liaising with suppliers, third parties, and external providers of expertise. Liaising with the Customer to develop strong and positive relationships with key personnel. Qualifications
Experience and Qualifications A track record of leading high-performing teams through role modeling, motivation, and coaching. Exceptional relationship and networking skills, able to influence and deliver projects to milestones while working with internal teams and external key stakeholders/clients. An ability to interpret and develop action plans to incorporate requirements, transforming them into innovative outcomes that delight our customers. Extensive food industry experience in a Product Development role, with exposure and understanding of foodservice/retail customers' ways of working, including some of the ‘Big 4’ UK retailers. A strong understanding and working knowledge of food science and manufacturing processes. No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position. INDHP
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