NPD Assistant

NPD Assistant

We are hiring on behalf of our client for an exciting NPD Assistant opportunity based in Dublin.

This NPD Assistant role is ideal for someone with a passion for baking food innovation and product development who is looking to build a career within New Product Development. Working alongside experienced bakery professionals and the Product Manager the successful NPD Assistant will play a key role in bringing exciting new bakery products from concept through to launch.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing food manufacturer where youll gain hands-on experience across product trials customer samples factory launches and new product development within a supportive team environment.

1. Excellent opportunity to develop a career within New Product Development
2. Hands-on role working on exciting bakery products from concept to launch
3. Join an established and growing food manufacturer based in Dublin

• Support the day-to-day activities of the New Product Development team.
• Prepare ingredients and assist with baking activities for product development.
• Assist with product trials taste panels and new product launches.
• Prepare package and dispatch customer samples.
• Support factory trials from concept through to successful launch.
• Record trial results and maintain accurate documentation throughout the development process.
• Organise ingredients packaging and materials required for trials.
• Maintain excellent hygiene and housekeeping standards within the NPD kitchen.
• Work closely with the Product Manager and senior bakery team on continuous product innovation.
• Assist with additional NPD activities as required.

• Qualification or experience within Food Science Food Technology Nutrition Baking or a related discipline.
• Genuine passion for baking and food innovation.
• Previous experience within a bakery kitchen food production or NPD environment would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proactive flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Full right to work in the Republic of Ireland.

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your career within New Product Development.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Hands-on role with exposure to product development from concept through to launch.
• Supportive and experienced team environment.
• Long-term career progression within an established food manufacturer.