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Job Description
At Saputo we bring good to the table by making highquality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growthdriven work environment. Ready to bring your best
Join our R&D team at Saputo Dairy UK where youll play a crucial role in planning organising and delivering the NPD program for Wensleydale Foodservice and Own Label customers. Youll evaluate and develop innovative cheese products working closely with internal teams and external partners to bring new ideas to market. Your efforts will ensure timely project delivery adherence to company procedures and compliance with all relevant legislation.
You will make contributions that matter by...
- Supporting the R&D Team with new NPD ideas/concepts to develop an Innovation funnel for 35 years for Wensleydale Foodservice and Own Label products.
- Managing innovation projects from insight and idea generation to product launch.
- Communicating effectively with the Retailer Marketing and Innovation teams to promote ideas and gain feedback.
- Planing and liaising with customers suppliers production sites and packaging to ensure facilities are available deadlines are met and products meet all specifications.
- Assist with managing and creatively overcoming any difficulties encountered during pilot scaleup or commissioning trials.
You are best suited for the role if you
- Possess knowledge equivalent to a degree in Food Science Technology Engineering or a related field with at least 23 years of experience in the food industry ideally in chilled products. Experience with the cheesemaking process and additive blending is desired but not essential. A natural curiosity for this category is expected.
- Possess a working knowledge of the food industry including suppliers and the properties and applications of various ingredients added to cheese
- Are creative innovative and investigative
- Communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally
- Work effectively within a team or on your own initiative
We support and care for our employees by providing them with
Bonus scheme paid quarterly
Health cash plan claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental eye care etc.
Access to Thrive 24hours a day a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
Discounted branded products
25 holidays 8 bank holidays
Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
My Staff Shop access to exclusive benefits free advice and savings providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
For additional information on our benefits please go to support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or nonphysical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
Agencies Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CVs supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
This role has been assessed and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
In the UK Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads with a portfolio of wellloved brands such as Cathedral City Clover and Wensleydale. We also boast a fastgrowing dairy alternatives portfolio which includes the Vitalite and Sheese brands as well as manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
Employment Type
Full-Time
