We're looking for someone to come and support all product development activity within our meat manufacturing site. You will support in ensuring the Existing Product Development (EPD) and New Product Development (NPD) end to end processes are completed on time and in full.

You’ll be part of the full Concept to Launch Process- focusing on the concept stages before product sign off. Analysing category data to define areas of opportunity for Morrisons, keeping abreast of the market to ensure Morrisons products are best in class. Carrying out regular benchmarking sessions to ensure targets are being adhered to. Support in the development of products in response to customer briefs and working proactively on innovation for future briefs. . 

The role is mainly based out of Winsford manufacturing site but there will be a need to attend meetings at the Morrisons Head office (Bradford) and visit some of the other sites and suppliers. There may also occasionally be a requirement to work the occasional day over the weekends in peak season.

What are the responsibilities for this role?

Support the concept to launch process-focusing on the concept stages before product sign off.

Support the NPD Specialist and Manager to deliver the Site Product Development Plan

Support the NPD Specialist on innovation concepts and looking into food trends.

Support the NPD Specialist with factory trials. 

Support the NPD Specialist with process documentation. 

Attend customer research listening groups and debriefs

Deliver concise category analysis from trusted data sources

Work closely with the operations team to ensure our products are the best in class

Work in collaboration with technical experts within the business safeguarding the quality of proposed ranges for all of Morrisons customers

Ensure products produced are profitably priced and meet margin expectations

Ensure all pricing and samples presented to customers are correctly priced and prepared in a timely manner