Job Ref: 215601745

Date: 2022-01-19 10:32:04

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Product Development Manager

Do you want to work for a category leading branded food business with a global footprint? Do you want to bring exciting NPD to the UK market for some of the countries most loved brands?

You will manage and be accountable for all technical aspects of product design and deliver developments to market, meeting the quality, cost and timings encouraged. As a Product Design Manager, you are responsible for technical project management, recipe development and factory implementation planning. You will work closely with Marketing to interpret product briefs, apply your technical understanding and then work closely with Manufacturing to see the product through to launch.
  
The Role:

Closely collaborate with partners to build and deliver appropriate solutions to defined technical hurdles
Identify and communicate any technical hurdles, compile technical risk assessment and contingencies
Ensure timely completion of project documentation and monitor accordingly
Lead the development of bench samples, planning and running pilot plant and factory trials and presentation of samples to marketing   
Ideal Candidate:

Degree in Food Science /Technology or similar is critical
Proven experience in one category (snacks, cake, sweet, savoury biscuits, confectionery) in a technical or commercial role is crucial
Some experience in product development demonstrated through successfully managing a portfolio of projects and playing an active part in cross functional project teams
Teammate with efficient time leadership skills
Knowledge of Basic Food Legislation – Food Safety (Basic HACCP)
Effective communication, presentation and influencing abilities
Basic product budgeting experience   
Get in touch with Dan @ ZAP Recruitment for more info

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