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Working closely with Operations, Technical, Procurement and external suppliers, you will plan and coordinate factory trials, manage product launches, and ensure all customer requirements are met within agreed timelines.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a food professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about turning great product concepts into successful finished products.\nKey Responsibilities\nParticipate in product handover meetings for approved launch projects.\nPlan, coordinate and support factory trials alongside operational teams.\nEnsure ingredients, packaging, equipment and processes are ready for trial activity.\nComplete detailed trial reports and manage follow-up actions through to launch.\nCollect and analyse process measurements during trials and pre-productions.\nSupport customer visits, factory trials, pre-productions and launch activities.\nLiaise with suppliers to coordinate materials and manage project timelines.\nPrepare and maintain factory documentation including batching sheets and line standards.\nCoordinate product testing including nutritional analysis, shelf-life assessments, organoleptic testing and external cooking validations.\nPrepare and submit samples for laboratory analysis.\nCreate and complete customer Quality Attribute Standard (QAS) documentation and ensure approval before launch.\nConduct transit trials and other customer-specific validation activities.\nMaintain trial trackers and project documentation.\nBuild strong working relationships with Technical, Operations and other key stakeholders to ensure successful product launches.\nRequirements\nWe're looking for someone who is passionate about food, highly organised and enjoys working collaboratively across multiple teams.\nEssential Requirements\nMinimum of 2 years' experience within a New Product Development (NPD) environment.\nStrong understanding of food manufacturing processes.\nExcellent organisational and project coordination skills.\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy when completing documentation.\nConfident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.\nProficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.\nSelf-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.\nStrong team player with a proactive approach to problem solving.\nDegree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline, or HND equivalent.\nExperience working with UK retail customer development processes.\nExperience using project management systems.\nFood Hygiene Level 2.\nHACCP Level 2.\nFood Labelling Regulations training.\nAbout you\nA genuine passion for food and product innovation.\nA good culinary understanding and interest in food trends.\nCreativity, resilience and a positive attitude.\nThe ability to engage effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers.\nA desire to see products progress successfully from concept to launch.\nBenefits\n Long Service Awards\n Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards\n Discounted Staff Sales\n Life Assurance\n Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).\n Retailer Discount Scheme\n Cycle to Work Scheme\n Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year\n Free Parking","description_format":"text","description_chars":3702,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Frozen Food","Prepared Foods"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T10:26:01Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":54,"reasons":["conf:3","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-26T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/albert-bartlett-new-product-development-process-technologist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/albert-bartlett-new-product-development-process-technologist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-27T02:15:48Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2029,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2971,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-28T00:00:00Z"}}}