Job Description
R&D Technologist Ashby de la Zouch (with UK and international travel) As our R&D Technologist, you'll play a key role within the Intersnack R&D team, working in partnership with several other Intersnack Group functions, Engineering, Manufacturing and Commercial teams to contribute to a significant portfolio transformation over the coming years. You'll work within the project team to help facilitate product and process development for some iconic consumer brands. You'll understand the importance of ensuring all statutory, legal; food safety and customer requirements throughout the process. You'll co-ordinate and support R&D projects within the specialities and popped R&D team. You'll be responsible for sample preparation handling and assessment, data collection and analysis. Trial planning, execution and management. There is also a requirement to travel domestically and internationally to both Intersnack and supplier locations. You'll need to be in regular contact with Technical, Operations, Finance, Sales and Marketing, Procurement, Retailers, Suppliers and 3rd parties. You'll need to be willing to learn new techniques and processes to broaden your skill set beyond those learnt in an academic setting. As well as being comfortable in a hands on setting, actively participating in tasks needed to keep the project moving forward. KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam). The multi-award-winning culture at KP Snacks is friendly, welcoming, supportive and collaborative. We encourage everyone to be the best they can be, working together to achieve great results. We are also incredibly proud to have been named as one of the Best Big Companies and one of the Top 10 Food & Drink Companies to work for in the UK (via Best Companies ) We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if you need any modifications to the process if you have any special requirements. Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support. Key k nowledge, skills and experience: A good understanding of food ingredients / food processing and / or a good understanding of product development Planning, managing multiple development projects Problem solving – provide possible solutions Knowledge of flavours and food trends Creative and innovative in the generation of ideas Full driving license Food science / Physical Science / Engineering qualification or Bachelors’ degree or equivalent Previous experience within FMCG R&D would be a bonus Financial/ numerical aptitude Ideally some knowledge and experience of using Lean techniques #hp