New Product Development Administrator

We are working with our client to recruit a New Product Development Administrator for their site in Rochester. The main purpose of the role: To facilitate the development from conceptual ideas provided via briefings from Sales, Directors or customers to successful launches of new and existing products. To provide factual and concise details of where projects are in terms of delivery against launch dates and critical dates that may delay or hinder successful launches. To communicate any risks and ensure these risks are minimised. To work closely with stakeholders and customers both internally and externally to ensure all projects are run to a successful completion. To source and develop conceptual ideas. main duties: Working closely with sales and marketing teams to create a product brief for new products. Closely manage new products. Request samples from Operations as required and ensure these are made to agreed deadlines. Work with suppliers. Ensure external suppliers meet agreed deadlines for developments. Liaise with designers to brief artwork requirements Personal qualities: * Attention to detail * strong organisation skills * problem solving * effective communicator * flexible and adaptability * experience within a food manufacturing environment is a must! If this is you then contact us immediately