NPD - Sports and Nutrition Supplements - Product Developer in Aylesford

Hybrid 3 days in the office - Aylesford, Kent

Unlock your potential with Prinova. We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world's best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

What does Product Developer mean at Prinova? This role is responsible and accountable for scoping, developing and delivering NPD and Innovation solutions that meet our customer needs to the agreed quality, cost and sustainability targets that are legally and regulatory compliant with the launch countries. From concept idea through to supporting implementation either in our own production facilities or via external co-manufacturers. Identifying and mitigating risks that may occur during the development and implementation stages and assure that these risks are effectively mitigated and managed throughout the project life cycle. Driving continuous improvement in the process of end-to-end product development and implementation.

What's in it for you?

• Personal growth, including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay with Aslan

What to expect?

• Complete customer product development & internal led innovation projects as assigned.
• Continuously build expertise on functional ingredients and nutrients - to be kept up to date on market trends.
• Be able to communicate professionally and effectively with our customers to assure robust scoping of all projects.
• Provide formulation and Nutrition support to all sections of the business and customers.
• Assure during the scoping process that our business truly understands the customer requirements and we can provide accurate indicative costs and approve/reject projects on this basis.
• Assure that in the scoping process we agree criteria in the scoping stage for product approval by the customer.
• Assure that all product development solutions are designed effectively to meet the customer requirements locked in the scoping stage which will include organoleptic, quality, legal & regulatory, stability and cost.
• Be able to design a product formulation from the customer idea whether that is an intermediate pre-mix, nutrition product (human or pet), RTD soft drink, or Dairy alternative product solution and implement it in the final manufacturing site (internal or external).
• Where applicable, complete sensory assessment prior to submission to the customer to assure that from an organoleptic perspective the products meet the agreed brief.
• Consider the role of the final packaging in the product shelf life based on industrial experience.
• Make informed decisions about the product shelf life based on the ingredient list, method of manufacture and final product packaging to be able to advise the customer as to an indicative product shelf life.
• Be able to advise customer on methodology to validate product shelf life.
• Assist in preparation and training provided to sales representatives and customers.
• Work alongside procurement and quality to identify and on board new raw material suppliers to meet customer needs as per the Prinova process. Ensure full approval is completed in a timely manner.
• Complete training for the broader team in product development.
• Scope and lead trials at our internal manufacturing facility and with third party manufacturers to support product development. (where required)
• Prepare for and attend first productions to assure that the manufacturing site is supported and any issues pertaining to the product can be dealt with effectively in a timely manner. (where required)
• Provide technical inputs for supplier raw material approval.

Does this sound like you?

• Have a BSC/MSc in Food Science, Food Chemistry or related field
• Experience in end-to-end product development from idea to implementation (ideally 2 years).
• Good understanding of ingredient functionality including but not limited to vitamins, minerals, flavours, colours, covering additives, and sweeteners and in the development and manufacture of premixes, nutritional products, RTD beverages and beverage concentrates.
• Experience in leading and project managing all technical aspects of a project from scope through to implementation.
• Passionate about sustainability and food innovation and a passion for continuous improvement.

Interested? We would love to hear from you. Submit your CV by clicking Apply. If you have any further questions, please email us for an informal chat.