Product Development Technologist Job in Leeds, Yorkshire Uk
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This role will involve working on a diverse range of projects and products including recipe development, from concept to Launch. This role will also involve working closely with a number of functions across the business as well as external suppliers and customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that all Company quality parameters and procedures are complied with and that all products manufactured meet the required standards and specifications.
- To develop recipes from concept to launch which entails:
- Sourcing any new ingredients and specifications/recipe creation in-line with a prepared brief/presentation of products to management and customers/nutrition calculations/supervision of product trials and provision of product specification details/setting up of shelf life tests.
- Recipe cost reduction
- Ingredients rationalisation
- Ingredients and competitor product assessment
- To contribute to new development ideas.
- To contribute in all areas where necessary to ensure the department runs smoothly and effectively.
- To protect the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others at all times.
- To take an active role in continuously developing your skills and knowledge through self-development activities and/or through attending Company organised training and development opportunities.
- To respond to ad hoc requests and/or take an active role in specific projects as directed by your line manager.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as may from time to time be required by the Company.
- To ensure that the Company is professionally represented at all times, both inside and outside the business.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Degree or alternative Higher Education food related qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or Home Economics
- Minimum of 2 years working in a 'hands on' Product Development role
- Minimum of 6 months working in a Process Development role or Process environment
August 6, 2009
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