Senior NPD Technologist

Job Title : Senior NPD Technologist Location : Central Belt of Scotland Salary : TBC - Neg The Senior NPD Technologist supports the delivery of the company’s NPD strategy, managing the on-site NPD process, documentation, specifications, QAS, and submission forms. The role involves recipe development, sample preparation, trials, and collaboration with technical teams, product developers, and internal stakeholders. Please note : Private / Own Label Experience, manufacturing for major UK Retailers is essential for this role, and our client is unable to offer any sponsorship for this role. Key Accountabilities :

• Manage NPD procedures, critical paths, and industrialisation of new products.
• Develop and implement QAS, ensuring production teams are well-trained.
• Present and benchmark new products against competitors.
• Research raw materials, methods, and new ingredients.
• Create recipes aligned with company objectives; suggest improvements.
• Support production teams during launches and trials.
• Maintain specifications, customer databases, and documentation.
• Propose innovative ideas for product and process improvements.
• Build effective relationships with teams, customers, and suppliers. Performance Measures :
• Meet critical path deadlines.
• Achieve KPIs.
• Complete responsibilities accurately and on time. Attributes :
• Manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong understanding of recipes, costs, and the NPD process.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about food development. Qualifications :
• Degree in Food Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in NPD, including retailer collaboration.
• Flexibility to travel; additional languages are advantageous. For more information about this role, please apply today