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Orion Group
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Glasgow, City of Glasgow
NPD Technical Developer Food Manufacturing
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
As the Technical Developer based in Glasgow you will be supporting NPD plans working with the third party suppliers along with developing processing and systems in our Client's manufacturing facility located in the North of Scotland. The purpose of the role is to add technical support to the work of the team, improving systems and compliance, and also to project manage the brand's new product development program, working with third party suppliers in creating new products. This will involve working alongside the Commercial Team to formulate new products through ideation, kitchen samples through to factory scale production. The role will also include the ongoing monitoring and compliance of third party manufacturers. Key accountabilities: Project manage the NPD process, from kitchen samples through to factory sign off Ensuring product safety and labelling compliance Ongoing product quality, checking and testing incoming stock from exiting suppliers Keeping up to date technical records and accreditations of third party suppliers Leading on technical oversight for the primary processing plant in the north of Scotland Working with manufacturing team to implement continuous improvement of process and product Supporting/ leading the factory on audits by certifying bodies and customers Additional responsibilities: Support completing customer listing forms and technical specification requests Supporting the Commercial Team Attendance at relevant team and cross functional meetings Visiting suppliers in the UK and abroad Key skills and requirements: Degree educated or equivalent in food technology Experience within food manufacturing - min. 3 years' experience in relevant role Project management experience Excellent personal communication skills Excellent written and communication skills Excellent planning and organisational skills Good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint & Word If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 930196. Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.