NPD Technologist
Location: Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Salary: €40,000
Type: Full-time / Permanent
A leading food manufacturing company in the Midlands is seeking an NPD Technologist to join its innovation team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for food, sustainability, and delivering consumer-driven product innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support new product launches and existing product improvements from concept to shelf
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Coordinate with production, quality, procurement, and commercial teams on critical path milestones
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Liaise with packaging and raw material suppliers to manage development timelines
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Create and maintain product development trackers and ensure cross-functional alignment
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Conduct benchmark tastings, consumer sampling, and manage sample production
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Assist with forecasting raw material needs and packaging requirements
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Upload technical specifications to internal and retailer systems
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Work on private label briefs with technical and sales teams
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Monitor competitor products, trends, and suggest new line extensions
Ideal Candidate:
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2+ years’ experience in food product development or project coordination
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Strong interest in food, flavours, health and nutrition
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Excellent organisation and planning skills
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Creative thinker with analytical mindset
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Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic data analysis
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Effective communicator with strong attention to detail
If you're passionate about sustainable food innovation and ready to contribute to a growing and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV in confidence.