Sofina Foods Europe
Senior NPD Technologist
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Summary
Drive innovation from concept to launch across seafood & pork categories.
The Role
Our new Senior Development Technologist will play a key role in bringing innovative, commercially viable products to life across our European Seafood and Pork divisions. Working cross-functionally, you’ll take ownership of development projects from concept through to launch, ensuring delivery to cost, quality, and timescale.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and customers, balancing creativity with commercial awareness. You’ll contribute to both brand and own-label development, while staying ahead of trends and driving continuous improvement across products and processes.
Your Key Responsibilities
The Senior Development Technologist will be responsible for delivering high-quality, commercially successful products, including:
- Managing multiple NPD and EPD projects to agreed cost and timeline parameters
- Developing, trialling, and implementing products from concept through to launch
- Ensuring samples and costings are prepared on time for internal and customer presentations
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Technical, Commercial, Supply Chain and more
- Liaising directly with customers to align on briefs and respond to evolving requirements
- Sourcing ingredients and supporting cost control in line with budget expectations
- Keeping up to date with market trends to drive innovation across seafood, pork, and wider categories
- Supporting governance processes and ensuring compliance with internal and customer NPD frameworks
- Mentoring junior team members and deputising for the Senior NPD Manager when required
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The Ideal Candidate
You’ll be a motivated and commercially aware food professional who thrives in a fast-paced NPD environment:
- Qualified to HNC/HND level in Food Science/Technology or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in food product development (ideally chilled or frozen categories)
- Strong understanding of end-to-end NPD processes from concept to launch
- Confident communicator, comfortable presenting to both internal teams and customers
- Commercially aware, with experience in costing and delivering to budget
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- Passionate about food, with a keen eye on trends and innovation
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and building strong working relationships
Why Sofina Foods?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of exciting, high-impact product development projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You’ll work across diverse categories, partner with leading retailers, and have real influence on the products that reach the market.
We offer the chance to grow your career within a supportive team, where your ideas are valued, innovation is encouraged, and development is genuinely part of the culture.
Company Information
Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world.
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With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including Young’s Seafood and Karro Food Group.
At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.
Sofina Foods has a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year.
Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world
If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
5574BR
AdRef
BAND2HP
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