R&D Manager Sweets
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We are looking for a R&D Manager to be based at our York Factory to lead the end to end development of new confectionery products raw materials and processes ensuring rightfirsttime delivery to agreed critical paths. The role strengthens strategic customer partnerships drives innovation and ensures scientific and technical excellence across pilot plant and factory environments.
- Lead product development projects from concept through postlaunch ensuring ontime infull delivery.
- Act as primary technical contact for customer developers nurturing collaborative and dynamic relationships.
- Prepare and deliver trial review presentations manage pre-productions and attend launch visits.
- Build subjectmatter expertise in sweets technology and trends.
- Engage suppliers to identify product ingredient and technology opportunities.
- Maintain accurate auditable project documentation and trackers.
- Provide clear consistent project updates to all stakeholders.
- Deputise for the Head of R&D Sweets when required.
- Linemanage coach and develop R&D Technologists/Technicians.
- Drive continuous improvement of procedures documentation and ways of working.
Qualifications :
- Strong passion for food and innovation.
- Clear and confident communication skills (written verbal and presentations).
- Ability to collaborate effectively across all organisational levels.
- High attention to detail strong organisation and forwardthinking mindset.
- Commercially aware and comfortable with data and numbers.
- Demonstrates agility resilience and capacity to create and embrace change.
- Experience in food manufacturing ideally NPD or R&D.
- Understanding of food process technologies
- Experience engaging crossfunctionally and with external stakeholders.
- Competent in MS Office: Excel Word PowerPoint.
- Full UK clean driving license.
Additional Information :
What we offer you in return
- Matched pension scheme
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Canteen
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
- And plenty more!
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our comm ... View more
