Company description:
Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
Job description:
The purpose of this R&D Manager role is to lead delivery of the R&D nutrition strategy for Sweet Treats, shaping future direction in response to changing consumer needs and external influences. You will also identify ingredients and processes that unlock competitive advantage and opportunity in terms of our broader ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agenda. (Clean, healthy, sustainable).
What we need from you:
- Strong line management skills with a proven track-record in delivering R&D agenda through high performance team.
- Ideally R&D experience in Ambient Cake, Patisserie, Confectionery or Sweet Baked Goods - cake technology.
- 3+ years R&D / Nutrition/Applications
- People Management experience/skills
- BSc/MSc Food Science//Nutrition or related degree
- Understanding of Ingredient Functionality, recipe formulation and manufacturing scale processing.
- Understanding of Food & labelling legislation
- Cake technology awareness advantageous
What you'll be doing:
Innovation: Responsible for delivery of nutrition focussed projects from ideation through to launch – propagating new tools and upskilling the broader sweet team as appropriate.
Nutrition: Actively manage Nutrition profile of the Sweet Treats Portfolio – aligned to broader business strategy, and in collaboration with Company Nutritionist. Maintain Brand Footprints – ensuring relevance and driving compliance - through training and proactive communication across Sweet Treats and other categories as appropriate. Support Company Nutritionist as required
Ingredients/Formulation: Provide technical expertise and guidance for ingredient functionality, recipe balance, process & application. Unlock ingredient/formulation/process solutions through structured and scientific approach. Bring the outside in – engaging suppliers, area experts as appropriate, in support of Innovation, Holistic Margin Management & ESG/clean label programmes.
Core Renovation projects: Provide guidance to R&D team to incorporate clean label and nutrition improvement solution to existing product portfolio. Bring Brand Footprints to life, empower broader team through education and upskilling wrt new ingredients, process, and application.
Team Leadership: Lead team to deliver objectives – through empowerment and the continued development of personal and functional skills. Lead by example – role modelling Premier Leadership Behaviours - Think Big, Drive Change, Act Together, Stay Curious, Spark Brilliance, and inspiring Ownership.
What we offer you in return...?
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance
- Bonus
- Up to 7.5% pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Wide range of online and in-house training
- Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers
Ready to apply...?
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We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance
- Bonus
- Up to 7.5% pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Wide range of online and in-house training
- Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers