Product Development Technologist

Galway Full-Time Permanent

Perform Recruitment on behalf of our client

Perform Recruitment is currently looking on behalf of a food manufacturing business in Galway for a Product Development Technologist.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food industry professional to take ownership of exciting New Product Development projects from concept through to commercial launch. The successful candidate will play a key role in innovation product improvement and cross-functional project delivery within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you have strong NPD experience solid knowledge of BRC standards and enjoy bringing new products to market this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead NPD projects from initial brief through to successful commercial launch
• Coordinate activities across R&D Technical Operations Procurement Quality Marketing and Supply Chain
• Develop and manage project plans timelines budgets and key milestones
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation plans
• Chair project meetings and maintain clear stakeholder communication

Product Development & Commercialisation

• Support new product launches reformulations and cost optimisation projects
• Manage factory trials pilot runs and first production launches
• Ensure successful scale-up from kitchen/pilot stage to full manufacturing
• Work closely with Operations to ensure smooth product handover

Food Safety Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with BRC Global Standard for Food Safety and customer-specific requirements
• Support BRC audits with strong documentation and change control processes
• Manage product specifications HACCP assessments allergen control shelf-life validation and labelling compliance
• Maintain compliance with Irish and EU food legislation

Customer & Commercial Support

• Act as a key contact for customer NPD projects when required
• Support product presentations submissions and technical queries
• Manage launch deadlines and critical path delivery

Continuous Improvement

• Improve NPD systems processes and best practices
• Monitor post-launch performance and resolve technical issues
• Support long-term innovation strategy and pipeline development

Requirements

• Proven experience in NPD Product Development or Project Management within food manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
• Experience managing product launches and commercialisation projects
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes
• Excellent organisation planning and project management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science Food Technology Nutrition or related discipline
• Project Management experience is highly desirable
• Good understanding of Irish and EU food regulations

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work on exciting innovation projects
• Company events
• On-site parking

Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: Galway (On-site)

If youre ready to take the next step in your food manufacturing career wed love to hear from you.

Apply today with Perform Recruitment.