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Role: Senior NPD TechnologistLearn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Salary: 40,000 per annumHours: 40 hours per weekShift Pattern: Monday to FridayContract: PermanentInspired Global Cuisine (IGC)Inspired Global Cuisine are a frozen ready meal manufacturer based in Gorton, East Manchester.We are an ambitious company who have grown significantly over the last 2 years, now producing over 1million meals a week and have plans to continue that growth.We believe in manufacturing excellence - delivered by our brilliant people, innovative products and continuous improvement. We achieve this by working within our core values of being accountable, creative, open and as a team.We have high standards and encourage our colleagues to be autonomous and authentic to drive our business forward. With a supportive environment we encourage personal and professional development too.Youll work cross functionally and collaboratively, always strive to be the best and even have some fun along the way.About the roleIn this role, you will support and lead the NPD category team to deliver first-to-market, inspirational meal solutions with best-in-class quality. You'll help manage the complete product development journey from concept through launch, while building strong relationships with customers and site teams to ensure alignment and successful product launches.Key responsibilities:Work alongside our customers to deliver their food strategyFirst line management of NPD technologists within categoryManage and motivate internal team to ensure all projects remain on critical path timingsManage our food range from concept stage through to handover to process ensuring all products adhere to the critical path stages and stakeholders are held accountable about each stageEnsure we are delivering best-in-class product developments that hit the brand requirements and submit these in a professional mannerResponsible for benchmarking and quality of our rangeResponsible for completing all sample submission forms and internal feasibilities with internal stakeholdersQualifications and Experience:Required Proven experience within the food industryRequired - Numerate, literate and a good communicator, as this role will liaise with many different functions and businessesDesirable Food-related qualificationBenefitsOur benefits package includes:25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday and opportunity to purchase an additional weekRestaurant and retailer discountsHealthcare cash planEnhanced maternity/paternity leaveEmployee assistance programme GroceryAidLong service awardsReward & recognitionFree parking onsiteRewards discount / cashback scheme at over 150 retailers. Categories including shopping, electricals, holidays, restaurants, insurance, and more!So, if you feel like this is the role for you, and have the experience required, please get in touch by applying now and sending over your CV.