NPD Food Product Developer

The NPD Food Product Developer will be a leader in new product innovation and successfully develop, execute and project manage it within the organisation. You will independently research, design, conduct experiments, gather data, develop preliminary findings and prepare written reports to drive in new/improved products, cost savings and unique technologies. Working individually or in collaboration with others you will work through project barriers and recommend solutions. You will have the opportunity to lead and direct the work of other scientists to achieve their primary responsibility of formulating new products, opportunities to mentor NPD Research Scientist, R&D Interns and Industrial Placement Students. Supporting the development of pilot plant processes, systems, and technologies by keeping informed of new and existing equipment, approaches and techniques; designing experiments; preparing products for testing; evaluating test results; and providing conclusions or next steps.

• Hands-on experience of analytical and physical testing methodologies within food industry, such as moisture, colour, rheology, and spectroscopy.
• Experience in formulation and product development from the bench to scale up.
• Lab development/kitchen development experience.
• Ability to communicate and present project updates and risks to R&D leadership
• BSc. or MSc. in Food Science or related technology/engineering field is essential.
• Preferred Systems knowledge - Genesis or Compusense Sensory or SAP PLM
• Experience of working cross functionally with various teams through project meetings by providing technical direction and identifying solutions.
  
  ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's® and Sidul®.
  
  Training - We will support you by providing the tools to identify and pursue your own personal development plan, having dedicated time to discuss performance, development, and career progression. Full training will be provided whether that's learning on the job, community volunteering experiences, mentoring, secondments or formal learning like apprenticeship and leadership programmes. We want you to achieve you full potential!
What can Tate & Lyle offer you Our Reward philosophy at ASR Group is through merit-based pay which enables us to recognize your personal contribution and encourages your development and advancement. We are proud of the suite of benefits we offer and there's more to share with you as you go through our recruitment process!
• 26 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• 9.2% Company Contributed Pension Scheme (when you contribute a minimum of 3%)
• 3 Volunteering/ Charity Days per year
• Life Assurance Scheme and Income protection scheme
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company. Service Excellence- Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services. Efficiency and Sustainability- Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment. Value-Add: create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.