NPD Technologist

Job details

Glenpatrick Spring Water

Position Type:

Full Time

Reference No:

GPSW107

Location:

Tipperary

Prepared by:

Group HR

Approved by:

Group HR

Date:

2024-08-29

New Product Development

Job Purpose:

Facilitate the continuing development and growth of Glenpatrick/Kilkenny Nutritional by efficiently developing new products from concept and Customer briefings in the retail, food service, B2B and manufacturing sectors. Glenpatrick Spring has an ambitious vision for growth driven by Innovation, targeting 10% of the Company’s turnover driven by Innovations each year.

Reports to:

Product Development Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:

Lead projects to develop new product concepts and formulations, in partnership with key suppliers and other stakeholders, from concept/idea stage all the way to implementation and
market launch
Prototype recipe development to demonstrate application of new ingredients within different product categories and/or formats
Work with internal and external partners on new technologies and ingredients that will support the delivery of Glenpatrick’ s long-term innovation strategy
Lead scale-up development via factory trials with operations and site technical teams at relevant sites
Work independently and with Commercial to develop new ideas and shape projects
Monitor current trends in beverages, 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
Work with the Sensory and Commercial teams to set benchmarks and appropriate product assessments
Harness internal and external organisations capability to drive change
Work closely with customers in delivering innovative solutions that are in line with customer expectations and operational/commercial restraints
Understanding the marketplace and change/evolve the product offering to meet consumer trends. Facilitate and manage brainstorming and Synectic’s sessions to generate & manage a pipeline of new product ideas and blue skies concepts which is continuously on going. Drive benchmarking sessions on competitor products
Provide relevant information to the finance department to enable calculation of product costing and ensure accurate records are documented with regard to all project work
Participate in the completion of all State agency grant applications
Take positive action to maintain compliance to the Food Quality and Safety system and to drive improvements in food safety culture

Skills / Qualifications / Experience:

BSc Food Science/Technology/Nutrition or related degree. Other food related non-science degree/qualifications would be considered
A minimum of 1 to 2 years industry experience in a product development related role in the Food and Drinks category would be an advantage.
High energy, team player with strong record of meeting aggressive goals and objectives
For this role you will need to be a real “foodie” with a passion for creative innovative and consumer trend-based product development and practical know-how to translate our big ideas into fantastic flavourful products as we look to expand our product portfolio into new sectors and formats
Strong product development & organisational skills
Strong people & project management skills
Strong attention to detail skills required
Good communication skills, self-starter, work under own initiative, good listener, assertive and highly motivated
Clear demonstration of an ability to provide guidance and motivation to others
Excellent PC skills are essential

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Arrow Group business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time. Some travel will be required.

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