Managing the supply of potatoes across the whole of McCain Foods GB to ensure the right potatoes are delivered at the right time, at the right quality and best possible sustainable price

Responsible for the implementation of Product Development, as Technical Lead working in partnership with the other disciplines involved in the project team. Ensuring delivery of all products in line with the brief to time, cost and quality requirements through each stage of the process to launch state and ultimate handover to the Manufacturing team. Providing technical support to Operations, QA, Engineering and any other departments by applying scientific knowledge to solve technical… Show more Responsible for the implementation of Product Development, as Technical Lead working in partnership with the other disciplines involved in the project team. Ensuring delivery of all products in line with the brief to time, cost and quality requirements through each stage of the process to launch state and ultimate handover to the Manufacturing team. Providing technical support to Operations, QA, Engineering and any other departments by applying scientific knowledge to solve technical hurdles and issues relative to products and processes.Keeping current with advancements in ingredient technology/ trends, ingredients and new product introductions.Responsible for the day to day management, coaching and development of my direct reports.Accountable for all NPD to be inputted into a database and kept up to date. Maintaining project costs.Crucial member within a HACCP team, representing NPD and ensuring all aspects of food safety and Hazard analysis are conducted prior to line trials & production. Show less

Responsible for developing products through full product development, varying from product line extensions, product/process improvements, and cost reduction. Working in partnership with other members of the project team and providing technical support. Coordinating with Procurement, by sourcing new raw materials, evaluating, and improvement activities with suppliersInterfacing with the Commercial team in developing and delivering an effective product presentation to external… Show more Responsible for developing products through full product development, varying from product line extensions, product/process improvements, and cost reduction. Working in partnership with other members of the project team and providing technical support. Coordinating with Procurement, by sourcing new raw materials, evaluating, and improvement activities with suppliersInterfacing with the Commercial team in developing and delivering an effective product presentation to external customers. Show less

Responsible for assisting the development team with all day to day support duties to ensure smooth, timely development . Carrying out abuse tests & cooking instructions, preparing of concept samples, assisting at pilot and line trials and production runs when required, assisting benchmarking sessions, presentation preparation and food delivery, maintaining the cleanliness and general upkeep of the development kitchen and all other associated tasks required.

Managing routine administration tasks. Duties included forwarding information by collecting and mailing correspondence, filing, recording and updating computer systems, maintaining supplies and equipment and support for the financial department.