Product Development
- Develop innovative bakery products in line with business objectives and customer requirements.
- Create original bakery products and recipes to meet customer briefs and commercial expectations.
- Manage products throughout the full concept-to-launch process, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
- Demonstrate a strong passion for food, baking, and product innovation, with the ability to identify and incorporate current market trends into new product development.
- Accurately document recipes, methods, and development records in accordance with internal product development procedures.
- Prepare preliminary recipe costings during development to ensure products meet target cost requirements.
- Coordinate product samples, packaging, and distribution for customer submissions, ensuring products are presented to a consistently high standard and delivered on time.
- Carry out initial shelf-life and transport suitability assessments for new product concepts where required.
- Complete all relevant documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including product submission forms, specifications, development handovers, and new ingredient requests.
- Work alongside Process Development and Technical teams to complete shelf-life validation throughout the development process, considering formulation, packaging, production environment, and storage conditions while ensuring accurate documentation before full-scale production.
- Collaborate with Technical and Production teams to support factory trials, pre-production runs, and product launches.
- Partner with Procurement to source and evaluate new ingredients for product development.
- Ensure any new equipment or raw materials required for product launches receive the necessary approvals and are available before production begins.
- Develop all new products and product modifications in accordance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain comprehensive records of product development, including recipe documentation, design history, and photographic records.
- Conduct competitor benchmarking and market research to maintain awareness of industry trends and emerging product opportunities.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe product development kitchen and workspace, promoting good housekeeping and food safety practices at all times.
Communication Responsibilities
- Attend internal meetings and project briefings, ensuring effective communication and clear handovers between teams.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, customers, clients, and commercial stakeholders throughout the product development process.
- Represent the organisation professionally at internal and external meetings when required.
- Support promotional activities, exhibitions, and product events to help showcase products and increase market awareness.
- Respond professionally and promptly to customer enquiries, correspondence, and telephone communications.
Skills and Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic Food Safety certification or training.
- Full driving licence preferred but not essential.
- Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Product Developer employer: drnewitt.vincere.io
As a leading employer in the Facilities Management sector, we prioritise our employees' well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous holiday entitlement, corporate discounts, and private medical options. Our dynamic work culture fosters collaboration and accountability, empowering our General Managers to drive commercial success while ensuring high standards of safety and client satisfaction across diverse projects nationwide. Join us to be part of a team that values leadership, innovation, and sustainable growth in the construction industry.
