Our Client is a market leading innovative Distributor & Manufacturer of speciality ingredients and flavours for the food, nutrition, supplement and medical nutrition markets in the UK.
They are now seeking an Innovation Manager (NPD Manager) - Food Ingredients. This position will be laboratory based in Redditch, Worcestershire and is a full-time permanent role.
Key Responsibilities
*To drive and proactively engage with the Innovation Services team, Operating Division, Suppliers and Customers to submit and develop ideas for business growth and follow innovation best practices
*To be at the forefront of and drive marketing, application and formulation innovation
*To ensure scale up through pilot to commercial volumes
*To support the introduction of innovations in the market
*Own, improve and follow the Innovation Process
*Carry out NPD activities
*Present findings to the customer
Qualifications and Experience
*BSc in Food Technology (or equivalent)
*Experience of commercial NPD to make recipes and formulations
*Understanding of flavour technologies
*Sensory Analysis Certification
*Interested in formulation of plant proteins
*Able to create products in the bakery, dairy, beverage, sweet, savoury sectors
*Understanding of regulatory aspects of food including labelling
*Food manufacturing experience / technical knowledge of food manufacturing settings
*Holds an advanced understanding of the market and customer needs.
*Has a practical understanding of the most recent technical methods, formulations / syntheses and analytical techniques.
*Holds a track record of engaging with customers to develop workable project briefs and converting to successful commercial volumes.
*Has the ability to move an NPD project to scale for all areas of market application.
*Has a tangible track record of commercial success for complex NPD projects.
*Has management experience of scientifically trained employees.
*Ability to present a compelling case to leadership and stakeholders within the company, at customers and suppliers.
*Analytical. Numerate. Literate. Creative. Innovative.
In return, our Client is offering a basic salary of up to £50,000 per annum, (salary is negotiable and dependent on experience), plus benefits.
To apply for the above position, please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd.