Senior NPI Technologist
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We are looking for a Senior NPI Technologist to join the team at our Windmill Lane site in West London.
Working as part of the Product & Innovation Team to ensure the successful launch of new products in line with customer critical paths. You will be the link between Product Development and full production. You will be responsible for projects, working alongside Development chefs through the hand over stage to product launch.
You will be playing an active role in ensuring that all products are fully validated and set up to maintain product standards against customer codes of practice and Pilgrim's Food Masters manufacturing standards.
You will organise and lead factory trials and project team meetings with the outcomes reported to the customer and onsite stakeholders. You will be able to record and interpret complex data and make recommendations based on conclusions and results, identify any critical issues, make recommendations for improvements, measure efficiencies, yields etc and through cross-functional working relationships make sure that everything complies with quality, safety and customer expectations.
You will also be a key part of project teams to deliver site targets and goals. You may also be involved in buying and trialling new processing equipment - either in support of a new product launch or to make improvements to current production processes.
Responsibilities
To work closely with the Product & Innovation team to deliver new products from the NPD stage through to successful product launch, ensuring that product consistency is achieved throughout. Co-ordination of product trials and pre-production runs, for preparation for a successful handover to production Take ownership of the provision of all documentation relevant to trials such as nutritional analysis, shelf-life verification & cooking validations. Ensure compliance of relevant customer policies & PFM Manufacturing standards. Liaising with the Product & Innovation Chefs, Engineering, Quality and Production teams during trials, Pre-productions and supporting the first production runs. Assist in the creation of critical paths and ensure deadlines are achieved accordingly. Responsible for the initiation of Customer Specifications and Artworks and ensures that any changes are clearly communicated to the central team. Responsible for the completion and accuracy of Customer QAS documents. Attending, when required and being the NPI representative for weekly meetings, product handovers, customer sign off panels, launch meetings & post launch reviews. Attending customer panels, particularly when in reference to factory trial approval / Launch approval. Responsible for the thermal processing validation of all relevant factory equipment as per schedule. Raising Purchase orders as and when required for departmental needs such as ingredients etc and ensuring GRNS are completed in time. Support in identifying and implementing profit improvement initiatives including alternative ingredient sourcing and trialling, line efficiency improvements and yield improvement. Use quarterly one to one review process to identify with NPI Manager, key development needs and create a plan to deliver and grow within the role. Responsible for the NPI Technologists and their training and development needs. 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 touch
The company
Pilgrim'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 table
Competitive Salary
Competitive Holiday Entitlement
Pension Contribution
Family Friendly Policies
Learning and Development Opportunities
Life Assurance
People matter
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Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
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- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT;Science