Job Opportunity: Product Development Technologist
Location: Worksop
Why Greencore?
At Greencore, we are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, dedicated to making everyday taste better. We supply the major supermarkets across the UK, along with convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice, and other retailers. We hold strong market positions in various categories, including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, ready meals, soups and sauces, quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings.
In FY22, we manufactured 795 million sandwiches and other food-to-go products, 127 million chilled prepared meals, and 249 million bottles of cooking sauces, pickles, and condiments. We manage over 10,600 direct-to-store deliveries daily. Our 21 world-class manufacturing units are spread across 16 locations in the UK, boasting industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities. We generated £1.7 billion in revenue in FY22 and employ approximately 14,000 people.
At Greencore, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create a great working environment and are committed to the development of all our colleagues. We have seen an 11% increase in the number of colleagues who would recommend Greencore as a place to work in the past year. Join us and become part of a dynamic team that values your growth and development.
Role Overview:
As a Product Development Technologist, you will validate product developments and provide documentation and support for seamless product launches.
Key Responsibilities:
- Input recipes into the management system to assess cost and nutritional information.
- Coordinate with NPD buyers and the packaging innovation team for material requirements.
- Prepare and ensure accuracy of all necessary documentation for product approval.
- Assist with kitchen-made samples for internal panels, nutritional testing, and presentations.
- Plan and prepare product samples, including ordering and transportation, and document findings.
- Conduct kitchen organoleptic testing throughout the product's shelf-life and suggest recipe adjustments.
- Follow critical path timelines and escalate any risks or delays.
- Ensure sustainability considerations are included in product development.
- Accurately label and box samples for external shipment.
- Purchase ingredients and benchmark samples as needed.
Requirements:
- Degree in Food/Nutrition Science, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of the food industry.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent communication skills
- Full UK driving license