NPI Technologist

Job Description

NPI Technologist ????? Location: Carrickmacross Join Pilgrim's Europe and help bring innovative food products from concept to customer! Are you passionate about food manufacturing, product innovation and continuous improvement? We're looking for a Process Technologist to join our Product & Innovation team at Carrickmacross and play a key role in delivering successful product launches from concept through to production. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Technical, Production, Engineering, Commercial and Customer teams, ensuring products are launched on time, to specification and with a right-first-time approach. What You'll Be Doing ?? Supporting the delivery of successful new product launches. Coordinating factory trials and first production runs. Working cross-functionally with NPD, Quality, Engineering and Production teams. Ensuring technical validations, nutritional analysis and shelf-life assessments are completed. Maintaining critical path activities and launch documentation. Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies and profitability. Supporting pre-launch meetings and ensuring all launch milestones are achieved. Ensuring compliance with food safety, quality and Health & Safety standards. Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders. What We're Looking For ? Minimum of 2 years experience within food manufacturing, NPI, product development or process development. Relevant Qualification in NPD, Process, Technical or related Discipline Strong organisational and project management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. A keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills. Knowledge of food safety legislation , HACCP and product labelling requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Relevant food industry qualifications and/or experience (desirable). Full driving license and ability to travel as work demands require. Flexibility regarding hours of work and shift pattern i.e must be available to work across 3 shifts (Days, Evenings and Nights) where necessary and Sundays were needed. Why Join Pilgrim's Europe? ?? At Pilgrim's Europe, our values drive everything we do. We are committed to creating a culture built on: Ownership Determination Sincerity Humility Discipline Simplicity Availability You'll be joining a business where innovation is encouraged, continuous improvement is celebrated, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on products enjoyed by consumers across the UK. Ready to Take the Next Step? ?? If you're looking for a role where you can develop your career, influence product innovation and work within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the team shaping the future of food at Pilgrim's Europe! ???? TPBN1_UKTJ