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Principal Technologist - Product

AT Griffith Foods
Griffith Foods

Principal Technologist - Product

Alfreton, United Kingdom

Principal Technologist - Product

Griffith Foods Ltd., Cotes Park Estate, Somercotes, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Req #3745

Thursday, May 1, 2025

We blend care and creativity to nourish the world.

Griffith Foods is global product development partner, we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide.
As a family business, we've valued people above all else for 100 years. Griffith is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. We're committed to helping our customers create better products - and a better, more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods on www.griffithfoods.com

Purpose of the role:

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To contribute to the growth & profitability of Griffith Foods Europe by playing a leading role in the advancement of our sauce & dressings technical expertise & capabilities enabling the delivery of differentiating, innovative, profitable sauce & dressings aligned to the business growth strategy.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the development and execution of innovation, technical & value leadership key projects
• Leads capability building programs across the category and into local teams.
• Actively participates in & works with Global and Regional category teams to enable the delivery of regional category projects
• Responsible for regional knowledge management/ transfer across the category.
• Instigate & develop relationships with external technology partners, co manufacturers & ingredient partners to facilitate the implementation of the Purpose Driven Strategy paying emphasis to sustainability and Health & Nutrition.
• Communicates internally with all necessary functions to exchange technical information & to enable adherence to project timelines.
• Ensure appropriate communication tools & methods are employed including preparation of presentations, work instructions, training documents & detailed technical reports to effectively share knowledge & learnings
• Manages project budgets
• Lead & deliver sauce nutritional reformulation projects.
• Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the security of all information regarding product formulas, processing and related company intellectual property.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience
• 7 years' experience or more in a similar role
• Works with independence, exercising ingenuity and judgment in the approach to and accomplishment of key innovation & technology projects.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities and timelines
• Demonstrates strong technical, problem solving and leadership skills to approach complex projects.

Working at Griffith Foods

We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish people's well-being.
We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers' success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions.
We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability you may contact us at [email protected]

Other details

  • Job Family Product Development
  • Job Function Commercial
  • Pay Type Salary

Client-provided location(s): Somercotes, Alfreton DE55, UK
Job ID: Griffith_Foods-27304
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Casual Dress
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns