NPD Technologist / Product Developer. About the role: To support the NPD Manager in the management and day to day running of the NPD team and the creation of exciting new products for our customers. In brief, some of the duties will include: Be an ambassador for the gated NPD process and support the NPD team with the administrative aspects of the stage and gate as well as with NPD and feasibility meeti click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
NPD Technologist / Product Developer. About the role: To support the NPD Manager in the management and day to day running of the NPD team and the creation of exciting new products for our customers. In brief, some of the duties will include: Be an ambassador for the gated NPD process and support the NPD team with the administrative aspects of the stage and gate as well as with NPD and feasibility meeti click apply for full job details
NPD Technologist / Product Developer. About the role: To support the NPD Manager in the management and day to day running of the NPD team and the creation of exciting new products for our customers. In brief, some of the duties will include: Be an ambassador for the gated NPD process and support the NPD team with the administrative aspects of the stage and gate as well as with NPD and feasibility meeti click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
NPD Technologist / Product Developer. About the role: To support the NPD Manager in the management and day to day running of the NPD team and the creation of exciting new products for our customers. In brief, some of the duties will include: Be an ambassador for the gated NPD process and support the NPD team with the administrative aspects of the stage and gate as well as with NPD and feasibility meeti click apply for full job details
The Cake Crew are looking for an experience Senior NPD Technologist to join our development team. You will need a solid background in new product development in the bakery sector, preferably in cakes. This is a customer facing role and you will be responsible for ensuring customer critical paths for project briefs are adhered to, launching products on time, and supporting briefs with innovative id click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
The Cake Crew are looking for an experience Senior NPD Technologist to join our development team. You will need a solid background in new product development in the bakery sector, preferably in cakes. This is a customer facing role and you will be responsible for ensuring customer critical paths for project briefs are adhered to, launching products on time, and supporting briefs with innovative id click apply for full job details
Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing Location: Winsford, Cheshire Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 It seems everything is still going up. Interest rates, groceries, holiday prices. Isnt it about time your career started going up as well? Youll be coming in to manage the end-to-end concept through to launch in a large and fast paced manufacturing facility click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing Location: Winsford, Cheshire Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 It seems everything is still going up. Interest rates, groceries, holiday prices. Isnt it about time your career started going up as well? Youll be coming in to manage the end-to-end concept through to launch in a large and fast paced manufacturing facility click apply for full job details
At Capgemini Invent, we help our clients to embrace innovation and transformation to get the future they want. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. About Capgemini Invent As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables CxOs to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in more than 36 offices and 37 creative studios around the world, it comprises a 10,000+ strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences and business models for sustainable growth. Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fuelled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22 billion. Our brand promise "Get The Future You Want" reflects our passion for people and technology and highlights the company's commitment to inclusion and sustainability. An important aspect of 'Get the Future You Want' is to balance hybrid ways of working between your Capgemini office, home, and client location (where applicable). We recognise that it is an imperative to create flexibility so you can enjoy an optimal work-life balance and feel empowered to achieve success. When you come onboard, or before, please discuss this with your manager so you can agree the best ways of working for your role, team, and client. As a global leader in strategy and transformation, Capgemini Invent provides industry-specific services and guidance to the world's leading Consumer Products companies. Over the last 5 years, Capgemini Invent has achieved continued growth and is now seeking to recruit experienced Consumer Products industry experts to support the continued expansion in the Consumer Products sector team. Our Consumer Products business brings together skills and expertise from across the Capgemini Invent capability units and works closely with other service lines across the Group. We oversee a portfolio which covers some of the biggest names in UK Consumer Products, across food and beverage, household and personal care, luxury and health and beauty. In this sector team we work together facing into industry trends where boundaries continue to blur with the rise of AI, D2C and the face of traditional retail evolves. We believe in a 'sustainable by default' mindset, working closely with Capgemini Invent's centre of excellence for sustainability to challenge our thinking and that of our clients. First and foremost, you will be responsible for designing and delivering innovative solutions for some of the world's largest companies in the Consumer Products sector. Drawing on your knowledge and experience of Commercial strategy and operations you will work collaboratively with Capgemini colleagues and our clients, supporting them to understand challenges and opportunities, design future models to address and realise these, and implement new solutions in their businesses. You will be working closely with colleagues from our Supply Chain, Customer Transformation and Analytics & AI teams to bring to life how the Commercial function of the future needs to evolve for our clients. You will bring industry expertise, practical lived experience and a collaborative and can-do attitude that inspires progress and change in our clients. The work we do in Commercial Transformation can span from strategy and operating model briefs through to the business design and change elements of large-scale commercial systems implementations. Helping commercial functions to become more data- and insight-driven is also a key pillar of our work. The Work No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses, and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time. Why This Role As a Managing Consultant or Senior Manager in the business you'll help set the direction, driving forward the business, model our values and behaviours, and coach and develop junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Demonstrating deep Consumer Products sector and sub-sector experience (e.g. Food and Beverage, Household Products, Personal Care etc.) Demonstrating deep knowledge of the workings of the Commercial function with experience in some or all of the following Consumer Products capabilities: Portfolio Strategy, Innovation/NPD, Category Strategy, Channel Strategy, Digital Commerce, Pricing and Promotions, CRM, Net Revenue Management and Commercial Data & Insights Building trusted client relationships through delivery excellence and bringing your industry experience to bear Supporting the growth and expansion of our team and supporting consultants from across Capgemini Invent working with our Consumer Products clients by sharing your industry expertise and perspectives Driving thought leadership and innovative solutions to take to our clients which challenge and stretch their thinking in your area of expertise As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal Contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & Development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. We'd Love to Meet Someone With Our most successful Consumer Products consultants generally bring: Consulting experience - To land well in our business we find that having a strong background in a leading consulting firm is beneficial. This may be combined with time also spent in industry roles. The consulting background should cover both business development and project delivery. Consumer Products industry knowledge and experience Our most impactful consultants are passionate about Consumer Products and have track a record of successful delivery in that sector. Candidates may specialise in specific sub-sectors such as food and beverage, household and personal care, luxury or fashion. Candidates' skills should be transferable across sub-sectors. Specific industry-related capability, Our primary focus will be industry experience, but this should be supported by industry-related capability as a second consideration. In this case, Commercial Transformation. Candidates should understand how the Commercial function operates and how it links to other functions in the context of the overall value chain. A confident and collaborative attitude - Collaboration is key to our business, and we require consultants at all grades to be confident and capable building relationships in our own and our clients' businesses. Experience in consultancy methods and approaches is helpful, but not essential. If joining from industry (with no or limited consulting experience) we find resilience and a proactive attitude to learning is essential. Passion and creativity - We are looking for entrepreneurial individuals with the knowledge and creativity to deliver truly inventive solutions for our clients Why Capgemini is Unique At Capgemini we don't just believe in Diversity & Inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Active Inclusion Campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. Collaboration and Innovation We really believe in creating a partnership with our customers. Using our Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE), you'll get to know the customer's needs and challenges, demo innovative solutions and quickly solve problems. It'll help you discover unexpected answers together. . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
At Capgemini Invent, we help our clients to embrace innovation and transformation to get the future they want. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. About Capgemini Invent As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables CxOs to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in more than 36 offices and 37 creative studios around the world, it comprises a 10,000+ strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences and business models for sustainable growth. Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fuelled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22 billion. Our brand promise "Get The Future You Want" reflects our passion for people and technology and highlights the company's commitment to inclusion and sustainability. An important aspect of 'Get the Future You Want' is to balance hybrid ways of working between your Capgemini office, home, and client location (where applicable). We recognise that it is an imperative to create flexibility so you can enjoy an optimal work-life balance and feel empowered to achieve success. When you come onboard, or before, please discuss this with your manager so you can agree the best ways of working for your role, team, and client. As a global leader in strategy and transformation, Capgemini Invent provides industry-specific services and guidance to the world's leading Consumer Products companies. Over the last 5 years, Capgemini Invent has achieved continued growth and is now seeking to recruit experienced Consumer Products industry experts to support the continued expansion in the Consumer Products sector team. Our Consumer Products business brings together skills and expertise from across the Capgemini Invent capability units and works closely with other service lines across the Group. We oversee a portfolio which covers some of the biggest names in UK Consumer Products, across food and beverage, household and personal care, luxury and health and beauty. In this sector team we work together facing into industry trends where boundaries continue to blur with the rise of AI, D2C and the face of traditional retail evolves. We believe in a 'sustainable by default' mindset, working closely with Capgemini Invent's centre of excellence for sustainability to challenge our thinking and that of our clients. First and foremost, you will be responsible for designing and delivering innovative solutions for some of the world's largest companies in the Consumer Products sector. Drawing on your knowledge and experience of Commercial strategy and operations you will work collaboratively with Capgemini colleagues and our clients, supporting them to understand challenges and opportunities, design future models to address and realise these, and implement new solutions in their businesses. You will be working closely with colleagues from our Supply Chain, Customer Transformation and Analytics & AI teams to bring to life how the Commercial function of the future needs to evolve for our clients. You will bring industry expertise, practical lived experience and a collaborative and can-do attitude that inspires progress and change in our clients. The work we do in Commercial Transformation can span from strategy and operating model briefs through to the business design and change elements of large-scale commercial systems implementations. Helping commercial functions to become more data- and insight-driven is also a key pillar of our work. The Work No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses, and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time. Why This Role As a Managing Consultant or Senior Manager in the business you'll help set the direction, driving forward the business, model our values and behaviours, and coach and develop junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Demonstrating deep Consumer Products sector and sub-sector experience (e.g. Food and Beverage, Household Products, Personal Care etc.) Demonstrating deep knowledge of the workings of the Commercial function with experience in some or all of the following Consumer Products capabilities: Portfolio Strategy, Innovation/NPD, Category Strategy, Channel Strategy, Digital Commerce, Pricing and Promotions, CRM, Net Revenue Management and Commercial Data & Insights Building trusted client relationships through delivery excellence and bringing your industry experience to bear Supporting the growth and expansion of our team and supporting consultants from across Capgemini Invent working with our Consumer Products clients by sharing your industry expertise and perspectives Driving thought leadership and innovative solutions to take to our clients which challenge and stretch their thinking in your area of expertise As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal Contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & Development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. We'd Love to Meet Someone With Our most successful Consumer Products consultants generally bring: Consulting experience - To land well in our business we find that having a strong background in a leading consulting firm is beneficial. This may be combined with time also spent in industry roles. The consulting background should cover both business development and project delivery. Consumer Products industry knowledge and experience Our most impactful consultants are passionate about Consumer Products and have track a record of successful delivery in that sector. Candidates may specialise in specific sub-sectors such as food and beverage, household and personal care, luxury or fashion. Candidates' skills should be transferable across sub-sectors. Specific industry-related capability, Our primary focus will be industry experience, but this should be supported by industry-related capability as a second consideration. In this case, Commercial Transformation. Candidates should understand how the Commercial function operates and how it links to other functions in the context of the overall value chain. A confident and collaborative attitude - Collaboration is key to our business, and we require consultants at all grades to be confident and capable building relationships in our own and our clients' businesses. Experience in consultancy methods and approaches is helpful, but not essential. If joining from industry (with no or limited consulting experience) we find resilience and a proactive attitude to learning is essential. Passion and creativity - We are looking for entrepreneurial individuals with the knowledge and creativity to deliver truly inventive solutions for our clients Why Capgemini is Unique At Capgemini we don't just believe in Diversity & Inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Active Inclusion Campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. Collaboration and Innovation We really believe in creating a partnership with our customers. Using our Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE), you'll get to know the customer's needs and challenges, demo innovative solutions and quickly solve problems. It'll help you discover unexpected answers together. . click apply for full job details
The Cake Crew are looking for an experience Senior NPD Technologist to join our development team. You will need a solid background in new product development in the bakery sector, preferably in cakes. This is a customer facing role and you will be responsible for ensuring customer critical paths for project briefs are adhered to, launching products on time, and supporting briefs with innovative ideas and trends through market data and research. Key areas of responsibility include: To manage customers accounts with NPD and EPD projects from concept to launch; Direct contact with Key retailers, face to face and written communication. Create and develop innovative designs, capturing new key trends designs for both NPD and EPD projects. Work to tight deadlines in a fast pace environment ensuring that all key milestones are met. Champion recipe creation and all documentation throughout concept to launch process including recipes, submission forms, QAS/ CQMs, launch folders, factory paperwork. Undertake all tasks associated with product launch organoleptic testing, micro review. Responsible for sourcing new ingredients, fit for purpose for the design, customer and site requirements and costs. Be the first point of contact for basic information such as specification, MOQ, lead times and price. Attend all customer submission meetings. Responsible for sending out kitchen samples and to meet the required delivery deadlines. Work closely with process technologist to organise trials, ensure all raw materials are ordered in advance. Support production and the process technologist through out the trial stage. Organise preproduction launch meetings & over see first product launches Support teams workload to "get the job done". Work closely with relevant specification writer to ensure alignment with project updates Attend any onsite meetings as required Support with innovation days Attend quality panels when required and or Competitor benchmarking sessions Be the link between the customer needs and requirements and the process technologist's adherences to the factory processes Support and ensure transit trials are completed and recorded Responsible for sending out photography samples, public relation samples. Researching new ways to produce and improve the quality, processing and packaging Support with projects for the benefit of the business and department as directed by the NPD manager. Support and cover/deputise the NPD department in the abence of the NPD Manager e.g attend meetings, support the team etc To comply with and assist with implementation of company food safety, quality, and legality policies as they relate to the role The ideal person will: Be preferably educated to degree level. Have experience working within an NPD technologist role in the food industry essential, ideally within bakery. Knowledge and experience of bakery ingredient functionality. Understanding of HACCP Principles and suitably qualified (Level 3 minimum) Good written and verbal communication skills Computer literate in all aspects of Microsoft Office Food Hygiene Qualified Conversant with retailer Codes of Practice and Policies desirable - Tesco, Sainsbury's, CO-OP, Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Iceland, Lidl, Bidfood and Premier / Cadbury would be an advantage. What you will receive: Salary of £36,750.00 per annum. 28 days holiday including bank holidays. paid sick and compassionate leave in line with company policy. Free on-site parking. free tea and coffee. a supportive and inclusive working environment. Opportunities for career development. To apply, please forward you CV to
May 01, 2024
Full time
The Cake Crew are looking for an experience Senior NPD Technologist to join our development team. You will need a solid background in new product development in the bakery sector, preferably in cakes. This is a customer facing role and you will be responsible for ensuring customer critical paths for project briefs are adhered to, launching products on time, and supporting briefs with innovative ideas and trends through market data and research. Key areas of responsibility include: To manage customers accounts with NPD and EPD projects from concept to launch; Direct contact with Key retailers, face to face and written communication. Create and develop innovative designs, capturing new key trends designs for both NPD and EPD projects. Work to tight deadlines in a fast pace environment ensuring that all key milestones are met. Champion recipe creation and all documentation throughout concept to launch process including recipes, submission forms, QAS/ CQMs, launch folders, factory paperwork. Undertake all tasks associated with product launch organoleptic testing, micro review. Responsible for sourcing new ingredients, fit for purpose for the design, customer and site requirements and costs. Be the first point of contact for basic information such as specification, MOQ, lead times and price. Attend all customer submission meetings. Responsible for sending out kitchen samples and to meet the required delivery deadlines. Work closely with process technologist to organise trials, ensure all raw materials are ordered in advance. Support production and the process technologist through out the trial stage. Organise preproduction launch meetings & over see first product launches Support teams workload to "get the job done". Work closely with relevant specification writer to ensure alignment with project updates Attend any onsite meetings as required Support with innovation days Attend quality panels when required and or Competitor benchmarking sessions Be the link between the customer needs and requirements and the process technologist's adherences to the factory processes Support and ensure transit trials are completed and recorded Responsible for sending out photography samples, public relation samples. Researching new ways to produce and improve the quality, processing and packaging Support with projects for the benefit of the business and department as directed by the NPD manager. Support and cover/deputise the NPD department in the abence of the NPD Manager e.g attend meetings, support the team etc To comply with and assist with implementation of company food safety, quality, and legality policies as they relate to the role The ideal person will: Be preferably educated to degree level. Have experience working within an NPD technologist role in the food industry essential, ideally within bakery. Knowledge and experience of bakery ingredient functionality. Understanding of HACCP Principles and suitably qualified (Level 3 minimum) Good written and verbal communication skills Computer literate in all aspects of Microsoft Office Food Hygiene Qualified Conversant with retailer Codes of Practice and Policies desirable - Tesco, Sainsbury's, CO-OP, Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Iceland, Lidl, Bidfood and Premier / Cadbury would be an advantage. What you will receive: Salary of £36,750.00 per annum. 28 days holiday including bank holidays. paid sick and compassionate leave in line with company policy. Free on-site parking. free tea and coffee. a supportive and inclusive working environment. Opportunities for career development. To apply, please forward you CV to
Product Development Technologist Haddenham UK (Hybrid role) The role is responsible to deliver R&D activities, from concept to launch, for Innovation, Performance & Integrity programmes for Consumer Regional EMEA Growth Platforms, Local (UK, WE, IT) markets, Own Label and Branded Foodservice. Collaborates with R&D counterparts in other EMEA sites and teams, and R&D Enabling Functions (Culinary, Sensory, Packaging) to provide regional and cross-functional excellence across brands and sites in Consumer EMEA R&D. Enhance capabilities of EMEA Consumer R&D team, manage direct reports in team. This position will be a Hybrid role with ability to work from home as well as required to work out of our Haddenham site for at minimum 50% of the time. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver R&D activities for Consumer EMEA Growth Platforms, Local (UK, WE, Italy) Markets & Own Label to deliver Innovation agenda.- Support the Innovation strategy with creative expertise in consumer-centric concept design; create winning concepts and flavours for existing and adjacent product categories - Dry (Herbs, Spices, Seasoning) and/or Ambient Wet (Condiments & Culinary Aids) products.- Deliver R&D activities from concept design to implementation, working closely with cross-functional departments to influence and deliver NPD brief and launch timelines - formulation development, process instructions, costings, label weight, production trials, functionality and shelf-life modelling, nutrition calculations, culinary application, RTS creation and pack copy process. Provide R&D expertise to local Marketing & Commercial teams to support customer collaboration, sell in and launch execution; attend relevant customer meetings and provide product information for presentations and digital execution, as required. Deliver R&D activities for Consumer EMEA Performance & Integrity Projects;- Collaborate with Marketing, Commercialisation, CCI, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations functions to deliver performance and integrity projects to meet business targets for existing product portfolios. Projects including (but not limited to); CCI, De-risking, Blend Transfer, Harmonisation, Rationalisation, Repatriation, Raw Material Shortage, Regulatory/Technical Compliance, Sustainability/Packaging, Shelf-Life Mgt. Enhance capabilities of EMEA Consumer R&D Team as a critical member of the team- Promote effective ways of working and knowledge sharing across the regional EMEA Consumer R&D team to deliver a one-team approach to concept design, product development and implementation activities; utilise and advance processes, procedures and systems. Engage a culture of long-term research & development; research and optimise new technologies and ingredients within category and adjacent categories, empower an innovative research spirit and deliver pro-active activities to support long term strategy planning for EMEA Innovation pipelines. CANDIDATE PROFILE - Degree level qualification in a technical/food-related discipline.- Comprehensive experience in the food industry in a product development role, with project management experience ideal.- Strong, proven track record of successful 'hands on' product development, knowledge and expertise in either seasoning or condiment/culinary aids and associated technologies.- Demonstrated experience in implementing products from bench to factory in manufacturing sites.- Successful track record of partnering with cross-functional marketing and operations teams to support and deliver commercial, operational and strategic business growth.- Excellent communication and influencing skills required. Must be well organized with excellent project management skills to manage multiple projects, brands, customers and stakeholders. COMPANY At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better. Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers. While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz. At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Product Development Technologist Haddenham UK (Hybrid role) The role is responsible to deliver R&D activities, from concept to launch, for Innovation, Performance & Integrity programmes for Consumer Regional EMEA Growth Platforms, Local (UK, WE, IT) markets, Own Label and Branded Foodservice. Collaborates with R&D counterparts in other EMEA sites and teams, and R&D Enabling Functions (Culinary, Sensory, Packaging) to provide regional and cross-functional excellence across brands and sites in Consumer EMEA R&D. Enhance capabilities of EMEA Consumer R&D team, manage direct reports in team. This position will be a Hybrid role with ability to work from home as well as required to work out of our Haddenham site for at minimum 50% of the time. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver R&D activities for Consumer EMEA Growth Platforms, Local (UK, WE, Italy) Markets & Own Label to deliver Innovation agenda.- Support the Innovation strategy with creative expertise in consumer-centric concept design; create winning concepts and flavours for existing and adjacent product categories - Dry (Herbs, Spices, Seasoning) and/or Ambient Wet (Condiments & Culinary Aids) products.- Deliver R&D activities from concept design to implementation, working closely with cross-functional departments to influence and deliver NPD brief and launch timelines - formulation development, process instructions, costings, label weight, production trials, functionality and shelf-life modelling, nutrition calculations, culinary application, RTS creation and pack copy process. Provide R&D expertise to local Marketing & Commercial teams to support customer collaboration, sell in and launch execution; attend relevant customer meetings and provide product information for presentations and digital execution, as required. Deliver R&D activities for Consumer EMEA Performance & Integrity Projects;- Collaborate with Marketing, Commercialisation, CCI, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations functions to deliver performance and integrity projects to meet business targets for existing product portfolios. Projects including (but not limited to); CCI, De-risking, Blend Transfer, Harmonisation, Rationalisation, Repatriation, Raw Material Shortage, Regulatory/Technical Compliance, Sustainability/Packaging, Shelf-Life Mgt. Enhance capabilities of EMEA Consumer R&D Team as a critical member of the team- Promote effective ways of working and knowledge sharing across the regional EMEA Consumer R&D team to deliver a one-team approach to concept design, product development and implementation activities; utilise and advance processes, procedures and systems. Engage a culture of long-term research & development; research and optimise new technologies and ingredients within category and adjacent categories, empower an innovative research spirit and deliver pro-active activities to support long term strategy planning for EMEA Innovation pipelines. CANDIDATE PROFILE - Degree level qualification in a technical/food-related discipline.- Comprehensive experience in the food industry in a product development role, with project management experience ideal.- Strong, proven track record of successful 'hands on' product development, knowledge and expertise in either seasoning or condiment/culinary aids and associated technologies.- Demonstrated experience in implementing products from bench to factory in manufacturing sites.- Successful track record of partnering with cross-functional marketing and operations teams to support and deliver commercial, operational and strategic business growth.- Excellent communication and influencing skills required. Must be well organized with excellent project management skills to manage multiple projects, brands, customers and stakeholders. COMPANY At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better. Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers. While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz. At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
NPD Technologist Location: Middlesbrough Salary: Up to £24,000 per annum Hour: Mon - Fri 09:00am - 5:00pm Type: PermanentImperial Recruitment Group are currently for a large food manufacturer in Teesside who are looking to appoint an NPD Technologist Duties: Managing the critical path of product development from concept to post-production launch, ensuring that all product launches and associated documentation are achieved within agreed timescales alongside the NPD account manager.Key parts of the role will be to improve existing products (EPD), develop new products (NPD), and complete all relevant paperwork and to comply with company policies and procedures, and legislative requirements.You are expected to conform to relevant product, quality, safety, and legality procedures as detailed by your line manager.Preparation and presentation of internal and external panels and collation of the results from the panels.Embrace the principles of category management to gain a true understanding of the requirements and needs of the customer.Present facts and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively to achieve effective communication across all functions.Assist the process team with factory trials and pre-productions.To complete re-heat cooking validations.Organise microbiological shelf life and nutritional samples to be tested at the external lab.To complete customer QAS documents in line with achievable parameters within the business.To coordinate any product sample requests internally or for external customers.Conduct new product development research and monitor trends in the industry. Present these findings in a PowerPoint document which is issued out monthly, internally, and externally.Regular store visits to ensure awareness of current marketplace.To deputise for NPD Account Manager.Any other duties considered to be within the remit of the post. Requirements: The ability to work as part of a team and also on your own initiative.The ability to closely liaise with other departments and external customers.Strong organisation skills and the ability to work to customer deadlines.The ability to be flexible and adaptable.Willingness to learn all aspects of the production process.Some technical knowledge and an understanding of managing projects.Knowledge of plant and processes, ingredients and products, and a sound commercial awareness is desirable.Driving licenceFor more information please get in touch with Dan at Imperial Recruitment Group
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
NPD Technologist Location: Middlesbrough Salary: Up to £24,000 per annum Hour: Mon - Fri 09:00am - 5:00pm Type: PermanentImperial Recruitment Group are currently for a large food manufacturer in Teesside who are looking to appoint an NPD Technologist Duties: Managing the critical path of product development from concept to post-production launch, ensuring that all product launches and associated documentation are achieved within agreed timescales alongside the NPD account manager.Key parts of the role will be to improve existing products (EPD), develop new products (NPD), and complete all relevant paperwork and to comply with company policies and procedures, and legislative requirements.You are expected to conform to relevant product, quality, safety, and legality procedures as detailed by your line manager.Preparation and presentation of internal and external panels and collation of the results from the panels.Embrace the principles of category management to gain a true understanding of the requirements and needs of the customer.Present facts and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively to achieve effective communication across all functions.Assist the process team with factory trials and pre-productions.To complete re-heat cooking validations.Organise microbiological shelf life and nutritional samples to be tested at the external lab.To complete customer QAS documents in line with achievable parameters within the business.To coordinate any product sample requests internally or for external customers.Conduct new product development research and monitor trends in the industry. Present these findings in a PowerPoint document which is issued out monthly, internally, and externally.Regular store visits to ensure awareness of current marketplace.To deputise for NPD Account Manager.Any other duties considered to be within the remit of the post. Requirements: The ability to work as part of a team and also on your own initiative.The ability to closely liaise with other departments and external customers.Strong organisation skills and the ability to work to customer deadlines.The ability to be flexible and adaptable.Willingness to learn all aspects of the production process.Some technical knowledge and an understanding of managing projects.Knowledge of plant and processes, ingredients and products, and a sound commercial awareness is desirable.Driving licenceFor more information please get in touch with Dan at Imperial Recruitment Group
We are recruiting Recipe Innovation Technologist Welcome to HARIBO, Europe's largest and most successful sweet-confectionery brand! Our mission is to bring happiness to kids and grown-ups and we're looking for talented people to join our team to help us spread some joy!We are looking for a Recipe Innovation Technologist. Reporting to the Product Development & Regulatory Affairs Advisor, you will be support to the Technical Services/NPD team to drive innovation and develop new and exciting products.You will have key relationships with other departments across HARIBO, as well as working closely with our external suppliers.And finally, one of our values is 'Childlike Happiness' so be prepared to have some fun along the way! Life at the 'happy world' means: Competitive salary 28 days holiday + bank holidays Bonus scheme Market Leading Life Assurance 20% discount in our Stores Free onsite parking A supportive and dynamic induction period And you can't forget Sweet treats Our mix that awaits you: Some of the key accountabilities and responsibilities of the role are; Providing technical recipe solutions and development to deliver against a consumer led brief Working with suppliers and wider HARIBO group to proactively identify new ingredients and recipes for future innovation Working with suppliers and wider HARIBO group to proactively identify ingredient improvements for existing recipes including proactively identifying value engineering opportunities in line with business and legislative requirements Responsible for liaising with Production and Planning to facilitate trials and identify optimum approach for incorporating new recipe developments into factory Organising and attending new product trials and following up to ensure the desired outcome is achieved Monitoring new materials and recipes during the shelf life to ensure they meet quality and micro standards throughout Attending first production runs to ensure the product is to the correct standard Ingredients that you bring with you: Recipe development experience including food ingredients expertise Technical food science background/expertise (specifically working with sweets industry) Proven experience of working on a product concept and providing recipe recommendations for optimum delivery Ability to proactively identify and escalate project risks R&D project management/manage and delivery of R&D projects in line with launch timings Experience of successfully implementing the technical delivery of products in line with innovation platforms Understanding of working within a stage and gate process Experience of working with sensory testing/consumer research and interpreting research results Leading production trials and product sign off Hours of Work: This role is 40 hours a week based at our Pontefract site, however, cross site working is essential.REF-
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting Recipe Innovation Technologist Welcome to HARIBO, Europe's largest and most successful sweet-confectionery brand! Our mission is to bring happiness to kids and grown-ups and we're looking for talented people to join our team to help us spread some joy!We are looking for a Recipe Innovation Technologist. Reporting to the Product Development & Regulatory Affairs Advisor, you will be support to the Technical Services/NPD team to drive innovation and develop new and exciting products.You will have key relationships with other departments across HARIBO, as well as working closely with our external suppliers.And finally, one of our values is 'Childlike Happiness' so be prepared to have some fun along the way! Life at the 'happy world' means: Competitive salary 28 days holiday + bank holidays Bonus scheme Market Leading Life Assurance 20% discount in our Stores Free onsite parking A supportive and dynamic induction period And you can't forget Sweet treats Our mix that awaits you: Some of the key accountabilities and responsibilities of the role are; Providing technical recipe solutions and development to deliver against a consumer led brief Working with suppliers and wider HARIBO group to proactively identify new ingredients and recipes for future innovation Working with suppliers and wider HARIBO group to proactively identify ingredient improvements for existing recipes including proactively identifying value engineering opportunities in line with business and legislative requirements Responsible for liaising with Production and Planning to facilitate trials and identify optimum approach for incorporating new recipe developments into factory Organising and attending new product trials and following up to ensure the desired outcome is achieved Monitoring new materials and recipes during the shelf life to ensure they meet quality and micro standards throughout Attending first production runs to ensure the product is to the correct standard Ingredients that you bring with you: Recipe development experience including food ingredients expertise Technical food science background/expertise (specifically working with sweets industry) Proven experience of working on a product concept and providing recipe recommendations for optimum delivery Ability to proactively identify and escalate project risks R&D project management/manage and delivery of R&D projects in line with launch timings Experience of successfully implementing the technical delivery of products in line with innovation platforms Understanding of working within a stage and gate process Experience of working with sensory testing/consumer research and interpreting research results Leading production trials and product sign off Hours of Work: This role is 40 hours a week based at our Pontefract site, however, cross site working is essential.REF-
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Group Packaging Technologist at Dunbia. The successful candidate must be a subject matter expert in packaging material technologies and packaging solutions with a responsibility for facilitating multi- discipline collaboration in packaging development with NPD, Technical, Purchasing and Sales...... click apply for full job details
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Group Packaging Technologist at Dunbia. The successful candidate must be a subject matter expert in packaging material technologies and packaging solutions with a responsibility for facilitating multi- discipline collaboration in packaging development with NPD, Technical, Purchasing and Sales...... click apply for full job details
NEW VACANCIES! (PK6711) SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST NORTH WEST £OPEN Our client is a global manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Technologist Desired skills Knowledge of Kasemake CAD software (or similar) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Ideally worked in Corrugated / Carton board Structural Design A proven track record in developing packaging solutions A solid understanding of board / box manufacturing methods and tooling design Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to manage tight deadlines, high workloads and delegate accordingly Good communication skills, with an ability to communicate in person and via network systems with all levels within the business Strong presentation skills Computer Literate on PC systems The Ideal Candidate: Innovative thinker with a passionate for product development and sustainability Ability to work as part of a team, where all members 'muck-in and get their hands dirty' Reliable with good organisation skills and excellent time management Role Responsibilities: Deliver market leading packaging concepts, meeting customers' requirements including digital and physical product mock-ups Pro-actively develop concepts for emerging markets, considering new materials and processes Managing the day-to-day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met at a high standard. Provide expertise to lead problem solving, product testing / trialing and resolve packaging issues/quality concerns. Deliver Packaging projects from concept to go live including sampling, artwork management and product approval Mentoring and developing team members through a training and development programme Work with the NPD / Sales Team / Customer to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria. Designing and ordering tooling with key considerations of manufacturing efficiencies and print Ensuring product development process is fully documented through in-house systems. Full review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements. Full responsibility for product sign-off and approval. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of innovation developments with packaging suppliers and machine manufacturers. Implementing new specifications and ensuring the team are adhering to the specifications, liaising with the Product Manager. Monitoring packaging efficiency impact on operational processes, from machine speeds to packing and pallet specification and ensure products are cost effective. Build and maintain relationships with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless process. Keeping up to date with appropriate technology and software (including training programmes) and ensuring equipment is serviced and well maintained. Main Point of contact - liaising and creating working relationships internally and within group and with immediate suppliers and couriers. Attending and presenting at site meetings with development opportunities and material innovations Responsible for ensuring yourself and the team are working in a safe and responsible manner, in line with health, safety and environmental obligations and ensuring machinery is well maintained
Apr 15, 2021
Full time
NEW VACANCIES! (PK6711) SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST NORTH WEST £OPEN Our client is a global manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Technologist Desired skills Knowledge of Kasemake CAD software (or similar) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Ideally worked in Corrugated / Carton board Structural Design A proven track record in developing packaging solutions A solid understanding of board / box manufacturing methods and tooling design Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to manage tight deadlines, high workloads and delegate accordingly Good communication skills, with an ability to communicate in person and via network systems with all levels within the business Strong presentation skills Computer Literate on PC systems The Ideal Candidate: Innovative thinker with a passionate for product development and sustainability Ability to work as part of a team, where all members 'muck-in and get their hands dirty' Reliable with good organisation skills and excellent time management Role Responsibilities: Deliver market leading packaging concepts, meeting customers' requirements including digital and physical product mock-ups Pro-actively develop concepts for emerging markets, considering new materials and processes Managing the day-to-day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met at a high standard. Provide expertise to lead problem solving, product testing / trialing and resolve packaging issues/quality concerns. Deliver Packaging projects from concept to go live including sampling, artwork management and product approval Mentoring and developing team members through a training and development programme Work with the NPD / Sales Team / Customer to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria. Designing and ordering tooling with key considerations of manufacturing efficiencies and print Ensuring product development process is fully documented through in-house systems. Full review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements. Full responsibility for product sign-off and approval. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of innovation developments with packaging suppliers and machine manufacturers. Implementing new specifications and ensuring the team are adhering to the specifications, liaising with the Product Manager. Monitoring packaging efficiency impact on operational processes, from machine speeds to packing and pallet specification and ensure products are cost effective. Build and maintain relationships with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless process. Keeping up to date with appropriate technology and software (including training programmes) and ensuring equipment is serviced and well maintained. Main Point of contact - liaising and creating working relationships internally and within group and with immediate suppliers and couriers. Attending and presenting at site meetings with development opportunities and material innovations Responsible for ensuring yourself and the team are working in a safe and responsible manner, in line with health, safety and environmental obligations and ensuring machinery is well maintained
NEW VACANCIES! (PK6711) SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST NORTH WEST £OPEN Our client is a global manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Technologist Desired skills Knowledge of Kasemake CAD software (or similar) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Ideally worked in Corrugated / Carton board Structural Design A proven track record in developing packaging solutions A solid understanding of board / box manufacturing methods and tooling design Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to manage tight deadlines, high workloads and delegate accordingly Good communication skills, with an ability to communicate in person and via network systems with all levels within the business Strong presentation skills Computer Literate on PC systems The Ideal Candidate: Innovative thinker with a passionate for product development and sustainability Ability to work as part of a team, where all members 'muck-in and get their hands dirty' Reliable with good organisation skills and excellent time management Role Responsibilities: Deliver market leading packaging concepts, meeting customers' requirements including digital and physical product mock-ups Pro-actively develop concepts for emerging markets, considering new materials and processes Managing the day-to-day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met at a high standard. Provide expertise to lead problem solving, product testing / trialing and resolve packaging issues/quality concerns. Deliver Packaging projects from concept to go live including sampling, artwork management and product approval Mentoring and developing team members through a training and development programme Work with the NPD / Sales Team / Customer to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria. Designing and ordering tooling with key considerations of manufacturing efficiencies and print Ensuring product development process is fully documented through in-house systems. Full review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements. Full responsibility for product sign-off and approval. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of innovation developments with packaging suppliers and machine manufacturers. Implementing new specifications and ensuring the team are adhering to the specifications, liaising with the Product Manager. Monitoring packaging efficiency impact on operational processes, from machine speeds to packing and pallet specification and ensure products are cost effective. Build and maintain relationships with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless process. Keeping up to date with appropriate technology and software (including training programmes) and ensuring equipment is serviced and well maintained. Main Point of contact - liaising and creating working relationships internally and within group and with immediate suppliers and couriers. Attending and presenting at site meetings with development opportunities and material innovations Responsible for ensuring yourself and the team are working in a safe and responsible manner, in line with health, safety and environmental obligations and ensuring machinery is well maintained
Apr 02, 2021
Full time
NEW VACANCIES! (PK6711) SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST NORTH WEST £OPEN Our client is a global manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Technologist Desired skills Knowledge of Kasemake CAD software (or similar) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Ideally worked in Corrugated / Carton board Structural Design A proven track record in developing packaging solutions A solid understanding of board / box manufacturing methods and tooling design Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to manage tight deadlines, high workloads and delegate accordingly Good communication skills, with an ability to communicate in person and via network systems with all levels within the business Strong presentation skills Computer Literate on PC systems The Ideal Candidate: Innovative thinker with a passionate for product development and sustainability Ability to work as part of a team, where all members 'muck-in and get their hands dirty' Reliable with good organisation skills and excellent time management Role Responsibilities: Deliver market leading packaging concepts, meeting customers' requirements including digital and physical product mock-ups Pro-actively develop concepts for emerging markets, considering new materials and processes Managing the day-to-day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met at a high standard. Provide expertise to lead problem solving, product testing / trialing and resolve packaging issues/quality concerns. Deliver Packaging projects from concept to go live including sampling, artwork management and product approval Mentoring and developing team members through a training and development programme Work with the NPD / Sales Team / Customer to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria. Designing and ordering tooling with key considerations of manufacturing efficiencies and print Ensuring product development process is fully documented through in-house systems. Full review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements. Full responsibility for product sign-off and approval. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of innovation developments with packaging suppliers and machine manufacturers. Implementing new specifications and ensuring the team are adhering to the specifications, liaising with the Product Manager. Monitoring packaging efficiency impact on operational processes, from machine speeds to packing and pallet specification and ensure products are cost effective. Build and maintain relationships with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless process. Keeping up to date with appropriate technology and software (including training programmes) and ensuring equipment is serviced and well maintained. Main Point of contact - liaising and creating working relationships internally and within group and with immediate suppliers and couriers. Attending and presenting at site meetings with development opportunities and material innovations Responsible for ensuring yourself and the team are working in a safe and responsible manner, in line with health, safety and environmental obligations and ensuring machinery is well maintained
NEW VACANCIES! (PK6711) SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST NORTH WEST £OPEN Our client is a global manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Technologist Desired skills Knowledge of Kasemake CAD software (or similar) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Ideally worked in Corrugated / Carton board Structural Design A proven track record in developing packaging solutions A solid understanding of board / box manufacturing methods and tooling design Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to manage tight deadlines, high workloads and delegate accordingly Good communication skills, with an ability to communicate in person and via network systems with all levels within the business Strong presentation skills Computer Literate on PC systems The Ideal Candidate: Innovative thinker with a passionate for product development and sustainability Ability to work as part of a team, where all members 'muck-in and get their hands dirty' Reliable with good organisation skills and excellent time management Role Responsibilities: Deliver market leading packaging concepts, meeting customers' requirements including digital and physical product mock-ups Pro-actively develop concepts for emerging markets, considering new materials and processes Managing the day-to-day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met at a high standard. Provide expertise to lead problem solving, product testing / trialing and resolve packaging issues/quality concerns. Deliver Packaging projects from concept to go live including sampling, artwork management and product approval Mentoring and developing team members through a training and development programme Work with the NPD / Sales Team / Customer to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria. Designing and ordering tooling with key considerations of manufacturing efficiencies and print Ensuring product development process is fully documented through in-house systems. Full review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements. Full responsibility for product sign-off and approval. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of innovation developments with packaging suppliers and machine manufacturers. Implementing new specifications and ensuring the team are adhering to the specifications, liaising with the Product Manager. Monitoring packaging efficiency impact on operational processes, from machine speeds to packing and pallet specification and ensure products are cost effective. Build and maintain relationships with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless process. Keeping up to date with appropriate technology and software (including training programmes) and ensuring equipment is serviced and well maintained. Main Point of contact - liaising and creating working relationships internally and within group and with immediate suppliers and couriers. Attending and presenting at site meetings with development opportunities and material innovations Responsible for ensuring yourself and the team are working in a safe and responsible manner, in line with health, safety and environmental obligations and ensuring machinery is well maintained
Mar 31, 2021
Full time
NEW VACANCIES! (PK6711) SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST NORTH WEST £OPEN Our client is a global manufacturer of corrugated packaging products, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Technologist Desired skills Knowledge of Kasemake CAD software (or similar) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Ideally worked in Corrugated / Carton board Structural Design A proven track record in developing packaging solutions A solid understanding of board / box manufacturing methods and tooling design Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Ability to manage tight deadlines, high workloads and delegate accordingly Good communication skills, with an ability to communicate in person and via network systems with all levels within the business Strong presentation skills Computer Literate on PC systems The Ideal Candidate: Innovative thinker with a passionate for product development and sustainability Ability to work as part of a team, where all members 'muck-in and get their hands dirty' Reliable with good organisation skills and excellent time management Role Responsibilities: Deliver market leading packaging concepts, meeting customers' requirements including digital and physical product mock-ups Pro-actively develop concepts for emerging markets, considering new materials and processes Managing the day-to-day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met at a high standard. Provide expertise to lead problem solving, product testing / trialing and resolve packaging issues/quality concerns. Deliver Packaging projects from concept to go live including sampling, artwork management and product approval Mentoring and developing team members through a training and development programme Work with the NPD / Sales Team / Customer to ensure we have full understanding of brief and support as required to meet the product criteria. Designing and ordering tooling with key considerations of manufacturing efficiencies and print Ensuring product development process is fully documented through in-house systems. Full review of developed artworks to verify compliance with business requirements. Full responsibility for product sign-off and approval. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of innovation developments with packaging suppliers and machine manufacturers. Implementing new specifications and ensuring the team are adhering to the specifications, liaising with the Product Manager. Monitoring packaging efficiency impact on operational processes, from machine speeds to packing and pallet specification and ensure products are cost effective. Build and maintain relationships with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless process. Keeping up to date with appropriate technology and software (including training programmes) and ensuring equipment is serviced and well maintained. Main Point of contact - liaising and creating working relationships internally and within group and with immediate suppliers and couriers. Attending and presenting at site meetings with development opportunities and material innovations Responsible for ensuring yourself and the team are working in a safe and responsible manner, in line with health, safety and environmental obligations and ensuring machinery is well maintained
Gi Group Recruitment Ltd - Scarborough
Malton, Yorkshire
NPD Technologist * £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year * Full time & Permanent Gi Group Scarborough are recruiting for an experienced NPD Technologist with a real passion for food to join a well-established food manufacturing company based on the outskirts of Scarborough. We are looking for someone who has experienced with a strong track record of working in a fast paced manufacturing enviro...... click apply for full job details
Mar 21, 2021
Full time
NPD Technologist * £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year * Full time & Permanent Gi Group Scarborough are recruiting for an experienced NPD Technologist with a real passion for food to join a well-established food manufacturing company based on the outskirts of Scarborough. We are looking for someone who has experienced with a strong track record of working in a fast paced manufacturing enviro...... click apply for full job details