New Product Development Graduate

at  Dawn Meats

Qualifications:The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a qualification in Food Science, Food Innovation, NPD or relevant discipline;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite;
• Have a strong focus on further training and career development;
• Experience in a similar role or within the Meat Industry would be beneficial but not essential.
• Possess good attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment

ROLE SUMMARY:

To assist the NPD Account Manager with all aspects of the development process to ensure products are launched successfully, in conjunction with Technical, Production, Commercial and Purchasing Teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be based at our Carroll’s Cross facility and will be responsible for:

• Assist in all NPD & EPD requirements and ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with Dawn’s policy and procedures, Retailer Codes of Practice, BRC Standard requirements;
• Assist in the management of critical paths for all ongoing product launches;
• Responsible for dispatching products samples;
• Assist in the scale up of product concepts in the factory for timely launch to retail and food service customers;
• Ensuring appropriate completion of internal and customer specific NPD paperwork within required timeframe to ensure audit compliance;
• Working with other site disciplines to ensure the food safety, quality and legality of all new and modified products;
• Prepare factory specifications and QAS’s for all new products ensuring a member of the quality, production & commercial team sign off the document;
• Complete online customer specifications where required as per customer request;
• Assist in managing the approval of all new packaging on site, including new artworks, trays etc;
• Travel to meet with customers and present new product concepts and seasonal insight reports when required;
• Liaising and communicating with customers, suppliers, third parties and external providers of expertise as required to develop strong and positive relationships with key personnel.

Qualifications:The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a qualification in Food Science, Food Innovation, NPD or relevant discipline;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite;
• Have a strong focus on further training and career development;
• Experience in a similar role or within the Meat Industry would be beneficial but not essential.
• Possess good attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment.

Must be available to commence work in 2024