Concept Technologist - Greater Manchester - c£28,000 - £30,000

Overview: This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and forward-thinking Concept Technologist to join a business that can match your innovation! Working with one of the leading bakery manufacturing specialists in the UK.

Experience Required:

* NPD professional with Degree or equivalent in courses relevant to food manufacturing.

* Minimum of 2 years' experience in manufacturing preferably bakery.

* A strong understanding of new product development and manufacturing processes, and problem-solving abilities, who can think outside the box whilst under pressure.

* Passionate foodie with an impressive working knowledge of the NPD processes.

* Creative and confident in presenting new products.

* Outgoing, passionate with a high degree or self-motivation.

Responsibilities:

Playing a crucial role in the development of new products and the refinement of existing ones, particularly focusing on aligning product ideas with customer and market needs. The responsibilities typically include:

* Product Innovation and Development: Working on the initial stages of new product development (NPD), from brainstorming and concept creation to the trial and scale-up phases.

* Recipe Development: Formulating and adjusting recipes to ensure products are innovative, high-quality, and commercially viable.

* Trend Analysis and Market Research: Keeping abreast of food trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity to suggest new product ideas that resonate with the target market and align with current demands.

* Customer Collaboration: Working closely with key retail clients to develop products that meet their standards and expectations.

* Cross-functional Coordination: Liaising with other departments such as production, quality assurance, and procurement to ensure that new concepts can be successfully scaled up and manufactured within existing processes and budget constraints.

* Documentation and Compliance: Ensuring that all product development aligns with food safety regulations, quality standards, and internal documentation protocols.

Company Overview:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward thinking, proactive and innovative company with recent investment which has resulted in strong and stable growth. This company have a collaborative culture and a focus on progression and development for every level of the business.

We are seeking applications from talented NPD Technologist, Concept Technologists, Innovation Technologists and other NPD Professionals who live within Rochdale, Manchester, Chadderton, Bolton, Middleton, Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge, Saddleworth or Lancashire.

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting reference MD/TNT/906 or phone (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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