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Dunbia

Sep 4

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Product
  • Belfast

AI generated summary

  • You need 2+ years in food product development, relevant degree or experience, strong project management and communication skills, and a UK driving licence for travel.
  • You will manage the NPD process, collaborate with chefs and teams, ensure compliance, maintain records, drive innovation, and liaise with stakeholders and suppliers for product launches.

Requirements

  • - 2 years + Food industry experience, preferably in a Product Development role.
  • - Science/ Food Science/ other related discipline qualification at higher education level, OR equivalent experience in industry.
  • - Exposure to the understanding of foodservice/ retail customers ways of working, including some of the ‘Big 4’ UK retailers.
  • - Organisational skills to enable the management and development of multiple projects
  • - Understanding and working knowledge of food science and manufacturing process
  • - Effective communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels
  • - Ability to work effectively within a team and on your own initiative
  • - Willing to build knowledge base above and beyond core experience
  • - Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to UK sites/customers as required to fulfil job role
  • - Willing to travel within the UK as required to other sites/customers

Responsibilities

  • Management of the NPD process to ensure new and re-developed products are launched successfully, delivered efficiently and in a timely and cost-effective manner for the business in line with customer codes of practice and in conjunction with all appropriate stakeholders
  • Liaising and communicating with the Customer to develop strong and positive relationships with key personnel
  • Working closely with the Development Chefs and the Commercial Team to ensure that all information is co-owned, co-approved and appropriate to the brief
  • Product concepts from the Development Chefs are scaled up in the factory in a professional and organised manner for timely and accurate presentation to the customer
  • Working with other site disciplines to ensure the food safety, quality and legality of all new and modified products
  • Ensuring the appropriate maintenance of records of NPD activities to ensure audit compliance in NPD & EPD activities
  • Working proactively within the scope of relevant food trends and innovation, in collaboration with the Development Chefs, Marketing Team and the Customer
  • Working proactively with respect to new processes, machinery, capabilities and product improvement. This includes the undertaking of R&D projects, as appropriate
  • Liaising and communicating with suppliers, third parties & external providers of expertise
  • Liaising and communicating with all internal stakeholders to develop and deliver food-safe, legally compliant new and modified lines from the site

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is New Product Development Manager.

Where is the job location?

The job is located at our Dungannon site in Northern Ireland.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 2 years of food industry experience, preferably in a Product Development role, is required.

What qualifications are needed to apply for this position?

Candidates should have a Science/Food Science or related discipline qualification at higher education level, or equivalent experience in the industry.

What type of work schedule can I expect?

Candidates must be flexible and prepared to work additional hours as required to meet customer demand.

Are there opportunities for personal growth in this position?

Yes, the role provides opportunities for personal growth and development while collaborating with a high-performing NPD team.

Will I need to travel for this job?

Yes, a full UK driving licence is required, and the candidate must be willing to travel to UK sites/customers as needed.

What are some key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include managing the NPD process, liaising with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring food safety and compliance, and working with Development Chefs and the Commercial Team.

What benefits does the company offer?

Benefits include enhanced holiday, free on-site parking, subsidised canteen, pension scheme, life assurance cover, and ongoing training and progression opportunities, among others.

How does the company ensure compliance in NPD activities?

The company maintains appropriate records of NPD activities to ensure audit compliance in New Product Development and EPD activities.

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Dunbia

Consistent quality meat products from sustainable sources

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1976
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dunbia is one of Europe's leading food manufacturers supplying quality meat products for national and international retail, commercial and foodservice markets. Our desire to create better food naturally is the driving force behind everything we do and ensures we maintain a consistent focus on quality, value and success for our customers. Headquartered in Dungannon NI, Dunbia, a division of Dawn Meats is a highly integrated company operating from fifteen sites strategically located throughout the UK. Dunbia operates technically advanced production facilities with state-of-the-art machinery and complex IT systems. Specialists in manufacturing excellence we have the capacity and capability to process a wide and flexible range of beef, pork and lamb products as high volume value lines or bespoke premium products. Reputed as a center of excellence for innovation Dunbia's award-winning New Product Development team push the boundaries of innovation to develop creative meal concepts and ready-to-cook convenience products. Dunbia adopts a focused approach to Corporate Social Responsibility and it is embedded in our everyday business activities. Our environmental management team ensure that all our facilities operate to the strictest of standards and in full compliance with legislation. Dunbia strives for excellence across all areas of the business and adopts the principles of quality, integrity and customer satisfaction. Manufacturing specialists Dunbia produces a wide and varied range of products that can be tailored to suit individual customer needs and to suit all quality tiers.