NPD Technologist

We are looking for an NPD Technologist to join our NPD Team, reporting into the NPD Manager
As an NPD Technologist based in Bromborough, you will work closely with the Site NPD Manager, Technical, Commercial and Central Teams to set the strategy for the categories you work within, project manage the critical path process, ensure submissions and compliance are adhered to. Project manage effective and timely launches to meet key site deliverables.
You will be responsible for and required to undertake the following duties:
Detailed and clear understanding of the NPD Process, concept to launch.
Excellent communication skills at all levels and with all departments.
Generate and manage costings continually throughout the NPD process against targets set out in the briefs.
Manage EPD projects.
Work closely with the Group Development Chef, Group Packaging Manager and Procurement team
Project and Critical Path Management
To produce concept samples on time for presentation to customers, along with Submission forms.
Ensure the accurate recording of information regarding final product sign off, processes, new ingredients and packaging. Handover folders to be transferred in a timely manner to Finance, Technical, Operations, Planning & procurement.
Continually assess current products, to recommend and redevelop where necessary to ensure they reflect current market require...