My jobPilgrim's Europe is looking for an NPI Technologist to join our team in Carrickmacross.We are looking for someone to join the team that has a strong culinary background, deep understanding of food at a high level, and the ability to translate creativity into innovative food solutions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise, enthusiasm, and a love for food that inspires excellence. Pairing those skills with a flair for process development, this role will combine the two skillsets to ensure we implement NPD & EPD into our manufacturing site, whilst supporting the drive to grow our foodie culture at site and within the business.Responsibilities: A key player in developing new products from concept to launch, following the Pilgrim's Europe stage-gate process. Collaborate closely with NPD to ensure new products are aligned with customer expectations. Lead & support factory trials to ensure accurate data collection, reporting and document generation. Responsible for ensuring key milestones are met via the Recipe Professor stage-gate process, and in line with the customers' Critical Path. Manage development recipes through Recipe Professor and other necessary systems. Coordinate and manage samples for validation, including: Shelf-life and sensory (organoleptic) testing Customer panels Nutritional sample submission/ Cooking instruction verifications. Transit trials Maintain all trial materials to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Ensure compliance with customer policies and business standards. Liaise with suppliers, NPD and procurement to source new raw materials required for factory trials. Key customer account lead: attending external meetings when required, lead site visits and develop close, long-standing relationships with our customers. You will be required to support site based culinary presentations within the capability of your culinary background. Internal and External food led presentations are to be supported when required.What you will need: Team player Hands on - pragmatic individual who takes on responsibility and accountability to get the job done. Good communication skills to all levels. An individual who is keen and has the desire to learn. Attention to detail and brings a 'right first time' mindset The ability to work alone and with others to achieve team and business objectives Ability to multi-task and work on several projects at any one time. Living our values day-to-day. Interested or know someone who might be? Apply now or get in touchThe companyPilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.What we'll bring to the tableCompetitive SalaryCompetitive Holiday EntitlementPension ContributionFamily Friendly PoliciesLearning and Development OpportunitiesLife AssurancePeople matterPrevious NextOur valuesDeterminationSimplicityAvailabilityHumilityDisciplineSincerityOwnershipJBRP1_UKTJ