Product Development Technologist

at  Premier Foods

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU….?

• 1-2+ years creative development experience (Desirable)
• Knowledge/experience of manufacturing processes relating to our brands, specific experience in pasteurisation/sterilisation would be advantageous
• BSc Food Science/Technology or related degree, HNC Food Science/Technology, BTEC Food Science.
• Other food related non-science degree/qualifications would be considered, in particular culinary/chef-based qualifications and experience
• A real “foodie” (Desirable) with passion/flair for creative innovative trend-based product development
• Ambitious self-starter, able to manage their own projects independently; flexible, tenacious, problem solving in all aspects of development. But also to work to work within a team and contribute with similar enthusiasm.
• Desirable behaviours – Spark brilliance, drive change, think big, stay curious and inspire ownership & act together.

• Deliver the R&D programme for NPD/EPD/ESG for the related product area.
• Lead scale-up development via pilot plant & factory trials with operations and site technical teams at relevant sites.
• Work independently and with marketing to develop new ideas and shape projects.
• Monitor current trends in cuisines, ingredients, and consumer trends.
• Understand the ingredient, product functionality and work with suppliers to develop exciting new opportunities.
• Progress all aspects of document control and process relating to project.
• To work with the Sensory and Marketing teams to set benchmarks and appropriate product assessments.
• Harness internal and external organisations capability to drive change.
• Link to the technical support function at all sites of manufacture (internal and co-manufacture) to ensure quality standards are set and efficient delivery of all programs.