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Technical Development Manager, Job Reference: FM980

The Company
Manufacturing numerous market leading brands from multiple sites across the UK, this business has been established for in excess of 70 years and is a leading branded and own label supplier of quality ambient goods.  

The Role
A wide and varied role working within the Technical Department, to provide the factory with Technical support to improve and develop factory systems.
Responsibilities:
    Investigate identified product and process issues within the factory, make recommendations and implement strategies
    Working within the business  and liaising with raw material suppliers and customers to ensure quality and compliance to legal, business and customer requirements.
    Carry out factory trials and product development
    Respond to customer enquiries, including nutrition, labelling and customer concerns.
    Manage and carry out NPD projects, improving existing products and processes to meet customer requirements.
    Support site HACCP, be part of the HACCP team.
    To manage, drive and train the development team, identify the teams need and provide individual support if necessary.
    Working alongside other employees and also external companies, maintaining professional relationships

The Person
    Degree level or equivalent in Food Technology/Science or a related subject.  
    Up to 5 years experience in a similar role.  
    Experience at completing customer specifications eg Tesco, Asda, J Sainsburys and has thorough understanding of food products and current legislation
    Excellent project management skills and a track record to prove it.
    Exposure to the retail sector
    Problem solving, strong organisational skills.
    A good understanding of HACCP and quality systems.
    Strong IT skills with a knowledge of retailer web based systems.


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