Join Our NPD Team at The Compleat Food Group!We have a fantastic opportunity for a Product Developer to join our brilliant team!At The Compleat Food Group we never just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.Our aim is to delight our customers and consumers every day, creating the best possible foods for shoppers needs and budgets.Our ability to drive category growth for our customers is through our focus on understanding our consumers and our relentless pursuit of innovation – we have the courage to think differently.We work at the correct pace to make clear decisions and deliver on our commitments on time every time. Quality is at the heart of everything we do, always. We take pride in everything we produce.We value everybody who works in our organisation. Everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to thrive and develop. Together we will become number one for culture.Location: Flexible but with extensive travel to Ebbw Vale in WalesHours: Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5pm with an early finish on Fridays!Salary: CompetitivePrinciple AccountabilitiesResponsible for developing products on time and to budgetSupporting the delivery of the innovation agenda – building the pipeline of ideas, supporting scoping new projects and actively participating in internal and external innovation sessions.Ensure concepts are relevant for audience and meet strategic goalsFirst point of contact for customers for development – building positive pro-active relationships with customer product development teamsWorking collaboratively with cross-functional team to ensure feasibility of products that are developed in line with TCFG and customer strategy and policies.Leading the product presentation in the feasibility meeting.Actively working with teams to solve issues and ensure concepts are able to be made to scale and meet sustainability criteriaWorking with culinary teams (where required) to create and refine recipes and packaging team to develop appropriate packaging solutions. Assisting with sourcing and viability of new RMs.Ensuring Recipe Professor is accurate throughout the process.Create and/or ensure accurate NPD paperwork (feasibility documents, submission forms, handovers, nutritional info etc)Ensure product recipes meet appropriate food quality standards alongside commercial targets and within brand standards.Ensure benchmarking is carried out accurately and comprehensively present at internal and external presentations.Actively demonstrate passion for food and a good understanding of market and food trends.Compile critical paths and lead the ownership of these – escalating issues and mitigating risks to ensure product launches on timeAttend factory trials and sign off panels to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customerAll projects to be logged and tracker maintained to allow for accurate and frequent business reportingConsideration and inclusion of ESG objectives for development. Supporting data input and collation as required.Checking and approving artwork to ensure it meets specification and marketing requirementsManage team performance and personal development utilising One Compleat Framework (where required)Acting as the 'go to' NPD contact for home site – supporting the wider central NPD team with product knowledge, product sign off and general support at site level when requiredKey Performance IndicatorsFeedback from peers and customersQuality & accuracy of informationTimely and accurate completion of tasksAppropriate and timely escalationBuilding a demonstrable understanding of RM parameters and production requirementsFacilitating successful feasibility presentationsConfidence in providing intelligent solutions to problem solvingGaining and developing knowledge to independently propose recipe development solutionsDevelop awareness of costing pitfalls/robustness of costing providedUnderstanding the appropriate level of challenge in taste panels and supporting the resolution of issuesSupport the delivery of ESG targets and building them proactively into product developmentQualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Experience Required:Food based degree – desirable3 years plus experience in retail or FMCG product development roleKey SkillsExtensive knowledge of product launch process ideally within FMCG environmentExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenStrong planning, organisation and project management skillsGood analytical and numeracy skillsAttention to detailGood level of computer literacy – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams – Recipe Professor desirableUnderstanding of UK and European food regulation and legislationDriving Licence – desirableGood knowledge and understanding of our customers, products and brands.Benefits To Include4% Matched Pension33 Days annual leave2 Employee Volunteering Days per yearOnline and High-street retailer discount schemeEmployee well-being and community support groupsInformal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platformCharity Initiatives and Team events24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.Online Wellbeing benefitsFree Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid toolsHoliday Discounts via Online Retail DiscountThe Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.Recruitment AgenciesWe have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.Apply now
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