NPI Technologist

About Kerry

We’re Kerry Dairy Consumer Foods – a leading name in the food industry with over €370m sales revenue globally. Alongside famous British & Irish brands such as Strings and Things, Pure, Dairygold and Coleraine, we’re also a leading producer of fantastic supermarket private label Butters, Spreads and Margarines. We’re made up of a team of brilliant people and big ambitions. Our products, many of which are household favourites, are eaten by millions of people every day.

About the role

We are looking for a New Product Introduction Technologist that will work cross functionally, as part of R&D Team, ensuring standardised approach to New Product Introduction in our Butter, Spreads, and Margarine factory. You will have the opportunity to be involved in international projects where you will give any updates on the specific projects you are owning.

This is a collaborative and fast paced role where you will be able to build relationships with key internal stakeholders and contribute to Kerry’s business objectives and strategy whilst working with external artwork and packaging stakeholders to ensure customers expectations are met.

The successful candidate will be based in Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland.

Key responsibilities

• Work cross functionally, as part of R&D Team, ensuring standardised approach to New Product Introduction
• Develop new products and carry out recipe trials on dairy and plant-based products. Establish process control parameters, manufacturing instructions (including recipe information) and validate product standards which will enable Operations Team to manufacture products consistent with Product Design.
• Communicate the product quality standards as part of the NPI process and provide training to facilitate understanding and effective implementation.
• Organise and co-ordinate new packaging trials and ensure that outcome if effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders
• Own activities related with introduction of new products into the factory using various systems (internal and customer)
• Work cross functionally with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and brand marketing.
• Collaborate with outside agencies and suppliers as appropriate, co-ordinate and ensure the completion of relevant activities required as part of artwork approval process
• Support the delivery of Process & Profit Improvement Projects at site level, ensuring changes are introduced in accordance with defined site capabilities, ensuring product quality attributes are preserved and Food Safety and Legal requirements are met.
• Build relationships with Marketing, Operations and Commercial and ensure Customer care and adherence to the Kerry Purpose, Dairy Strategy, Vision, and Values
• Maintain knowledge of market trends, restrictions, regulations, customer requirements and processes.
• Presentation of samples & concepts to internal and external stakeholders.

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to. 

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid working
• Health Care Cover
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

Qualifications and skills

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• BSc in food science or equivalent, MSc desirable but not essential.
• Project management and organisational skills: demonstrate flexibility & adaptability.
• Driven to overcome challenges and develop timely solutions.
• Numerical ability to record & analyse key process data.
• Highly organized multi-tasker, able to interpret data from multiple sources.
• Attention to detail with structured approach.
• Displays tenacity. Goes that extra mile to achieve results and deliver excellent service.
• Able to play a key role as a high performing team.
• Excellent communication skills

Get in touch today!

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.

One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.

One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.

We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

​Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

We look forward to meeting you!