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Our client is one of the UK’s largest fresh, prepared food producers. The recruiting division is on the Lincolnshire/Norfolk border and employs 400 people on a site that was opened in 2000. The company produces innovative products broadly under the broad heading of leafy salads and delicatessen based salad based products. They have a vacancy for a Development Manager who will report directly to the General Manager. The successful candidate will help to scope the long term product innovation strategies to define the company’s Category Development initiatives and to ensure they are seen as the Food Excellent and Quality Champion ‘Centre of Innovation’ for the Prepared Produce category of a major and prestigious supermarket chain. You will also ensure that innovation strategies are agreed to be ‘commercial’ and in line with ‘business strategy’ so a practical approach to food production must align with the creative nature that will also be in evidence. Ultimately the aim is to ensure the customers expectation is exceeded in all NPD and Food Value statements.
To be considered for this exceptional opportunity you will possess exceptional food ‘values’ as well as a minimum of three years new product development experience in chilled foods. Personally you will have a strong and influential personality combined with exceptional presentation and customer facing skills. Teamwork, of course, is essential along with strong commercial and business acumen.
The rewards are great for the right person with a base salary of £35-40k, a fully expenses car, 20% bonus, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, 33 days holiday plus your birthday.
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