NPD Technologist – Malton, North Yorkshire
Pro-Pak Foods is a major supplier of delicious ready meals to many of the UK’s leading supermarkets and convenience stores. Our chefs work with our customers and have created a menu of more than 200 quality meals.
To support further growth, we have a unique opportunity to join our New Product Development (NPD) team as an NPD Technologist.
As an NPD Technologist at Pro-Pak Foods, you will gain a wide range of experience, so we’re searching for someone with a can-do attitude and factory experience.
The role will include:
Involvement in recipe development, product sign off and product scale up
Using internal recipe management systems to create recipes in line with customer briefs
Working closely with the NPD team to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to prior to launch
Ensuring customer samples and paperwork are delivered on time
Preparing customer presentations and attending meetings
Using market research to monitor market developments
Responsible for both individual projects and supporting the team’s projects
Focusing on both existing product development and all stages of new product development
Supporting the NPD Chef and the NPD Manager in customer presentations
Work with and alongside multiple departments to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Benefits of joining Pro-Pak Foods:
Responsibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact in our NPD department
Above all, the chance to work in a team of motivated, creative and tenacious colleagues who are managing all aspects of a fast-moving business.
Skills & Experience required:
The right candidate must have a degree within a food-related discipline
Ideally have experience within the industry
You will have an interest in New Product Development
Retort experience would be advantageous but not essential
Experience working with sauces, soups and Ready Meal categories would also be advantageous
You will be solutions driven with the ability to make recommendations for improvement
Excellent computer skills (MS Excel essential)
Interpersonal and team working skills
Self-motivation and good organisational skills
Confident and can work on your own initiative
A good sense of humour, a flexible approach and the desire to work in a fun but extremely challenging environment.
What we can offer you:
Salary up to £30,000
33 days holiday, including bank holidays
Core hours Monday – Friday (8am-5pm)
Access to GroceryAid, which provides emotional, practical and financial support
Benefits and recognition hub – including amazing colleague discounts.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please send us your CV and a brief introduction about yourself. Alternatively, please call: 07740174881 to speak to a member of our Talent Team. Thank you for considering Pro-Pak Foods.