New Technology And Innovation Manager

Hartley People

Other, Tipperary, Limerick

We are currently looking to recruit a New Technology and Innoation Manager for a FMCG company based in the South East. This is a great opportunity for career progression, to develop and grow with a rapidly expanding and innovative business. The primary responsibility of the New Technology and Innovation Manager is to drive product innovation. They will manage the development and start-up of products and coordinate, agree and monitor projects through the company's stage gate process. They will understand food and flavour development and the consumer trends, coupled with this an awareness of the production processes, the technology and systems available. The New Technology and Innovation Manager will be responsible for project management and consulting with various stakeholders to deliver on objectives. The role : The New Technology and Innovation Manager will have the following responsibilities: People Management - Manage roles, accountabilities, priorities, performance & results (in alignment with strategy) of the new product development team. Select, motivate, develop & retain key talent. Ensure all new staff (incl. temporary & contract staff) are trained on policies & requirements. Knowledge of technical and legislative requirements. Deliver on an ambitious new product development programme, discussing the NPD stage gate pipeline with senior management and prioritizing projects accordingly. Measure NPD success yearly and communicate findings to senior management. Maintaining and upgrading where necessary the NPD stage gate process. Highlight & gain support for initiatives that require cross-functional support. Proactively manage issues & work with operations to identify & implement sustainable solutions. Manage the NPD Budget and obtains funding for special projects when required. The person : 5-10 years’ experience within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods sector. Preference for at least 5 years management level in product development, Technical, or production processes and techniques within the food industry, including people management. Desirable direct meat processing experience. Passionate about product and food business. Excellent organisational and project management skills. Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written. Hartley People Recruitment work to the highest ethical standards within our industry and we value the trust that you place in us when you send your CV. We can provide a full consultation in confidence and we guarantee that your CV will not be sent to any of our clients without your prior consent. For immediate consideration please call Pairic on 051-878813 or email your CV in response to this job posting. Hartley People also recruit for similar roles such as Analytical Chemist, Quality Control Manager, Quality Control Technician, Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Assurance Technician, New Product Development Manger, Quality Systems Manager, Formulation Scientist, Development Technologist.

2443 days ago