New Technology And Innovation Manager -

CPL

Tipperary

The New Technology and Innovation Manager reports to the Managing Director and works in conjunction with the Operations team, the Production Managers and the Quality Manager to ensure execution of high quality, relevant and cost effective new products. They are responsible for managing employees within the new product development department. 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 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. Key Responsibilities include: The New Technology and Innovation Manager has 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. Key Experience and Skills needed: 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. Proficient IT skills e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Prezi, Outlook etc. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, influence and lead teams. A third level qualification preferably in product Development and or Food Science. Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance, quality systems and standards. Passionate interest in food, flavours and food industry. The Salary: Salary is very competitive with great benefits. Are you the one? Apply now by clicking the Apply button, or email Rebecca for more information – rebecca.brown@cpl.ie. Not ready to apply, or have some questions first? Call Rebecca on (01) 947-6212 to discuss in confidence! This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

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