Product Developer

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic and organized NPD (New Product Development) Technologist to join our R&D team in Grimsby and help us create products that delight customers while meeting quality, safety, and commercial goals. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment where creativity meets practicality, and every day brings a new challenge! What You'll Be Doing: As our NPD Technologist, you'll play a key role in supporting the development and launch of innovative food products. Your responsibilities will include,

• Sample Coordination:
+ Organizing and distributing sample requests. + Preparing and packing samples, ensuring a smooth workflow in our kitchen. + Managing stock rotation of ingredients and samples.
• Concept Development:
+ Supporting the development of creative and commercially viable food concepts. + Ensuring compliance with customer and brand guidelines. + Completing costings and assisting with customer submission forms.
• Process Development:
+ Supporting factory trials and gathering data for post-trial reports. + Helping to complete product files and ensuring accurate data is shared.
• Customer Collaboration:
+ Building strong relationships with internal and external customers. + Staying informed on customer expectations and communicating them effectively to the team.
• Teamwork:
+ Supporting team members and contributing to cross-functional collaboration. + Helping maintain a clean and hygienic workspace while living our company values.


• A food-related degree with basic culinary skills.
• At least 1 year of product development experience, ideally in chilled product development.
• A proven track record of delivering commercially viable products on time.
• Basic financial understanding and strong organizational skills.
Key Skills & Characteristics:
• Creative thinker with a passion for food.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and positive attitude.
• A full driving license and willingness to travel to various sites, including overnight stays.
Desirable Qualities:
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver consistent results.
  
  About The Hain Celestial Group
Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial's products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin'® snacks, Earth's Best® and Ella's Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Imagine® and New Covent Garden® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney's® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others. Hain Daniels Group In the UK, Hain Daniels Group is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners. Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks. Our Values Own It - I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain's business results and impact Win Together - I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success. Foster Inclusion - I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness. Be Curious - I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset. Our Purpose To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands Our Mission To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives. If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you in the right way. If Hain sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm towards, and come on an exciting journey with us, then we can't wait to hear from you!


• Competitive salary / rate of pay
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• A day off work to support our charity partners
• Flexible working options
• Pension
• Medical benefit
• And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers