New Product Development Technologist

Company: Dawn Meats

Location: Carroll’s Cross, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford

Position Type: Full time/Permanent

Dawn Meats are looking to recruit an NPD technologist to join the team at our Carroll’s Cross processing facility near Kilmacthomas in Co. Waterford

Role Summary:

To assist the NPD Account Manager with all aspects of the development process to ensure products are launched successfully, in conjunction with Technical, Production, Commercial and Purchasing Teams. 

The successful candidate will be based at our Carroll’s Cross facility and will be responsible for:

• Assist in all NPD & EPD requirements and ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with Dawn’s policy and procedures, Retailer Codes of Practice, BRC Standard requirements and industry best practice;
• Assist in the scale up of product concepts in the factory for timely accurate delivery to retail and food service customers;
• Storage and retrieval of all information in a systematic, orderly and maintained manner;
• Ensuring appropriate completion of internal and customer specific NPD paperwork within required timeframe to ensure audit compliance;
• Working with other site disciplines to ensure the food safety, quality and legality of all new and modified products;
• Liaising and communicating with customers, suppliers, third parties and external providers of expertise as required to develop strong and positive relationships with key personnel.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a qualification in Food Science, Food Innovation, NPD or relevant discipline;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite;
• Have a strong focus on further training and career development;
• Experience in a similar role would be beneficial but not essential.

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