Product Development Specialist

**Position Snapshot**

**Business Area: Nestle Canada, Technical & Production**

**Job Title: Ice Cream Product Development Specialist**

**Job Grade: 15**

**Position Summary**

We are looking for a Product Development Specialist for Nestle based at our London location reporting into the Technical Application Group Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Ice Cream business with the development of new products and processes within the London factory. This will include working closely with Marketing, Product Commercialization, QA, Production, Engineering and other functions, while taking into consideration compliance with Nestle and external standards. Responsible for managing the portfolio of raw material specifications and recipes at the market level. Ensure all processes and requirements related to Materials and Recipe Management are followed and comply with corporate standards.

**A day in the life**:
As a Product Development Specialist, you will contribute to the delivery of I&R projects from concept to post launch. You will participate in the optimization/improvement of current products and processes within factory and provide them with services necessary to ensure product & process mastership. You will also maintain and update ingredient and recipe management systems as required and ensure Nestle & external standards are correctly applied.

**You will also**:

- Work with ingredient suppliers to create and update ingredient purchasing specifications and market requirements outlining microbiological, chemical and physical requirements.
- Maintain the online system of ingredient documentation (TraceGains) and ensure compliance with all functionally relevant Nestlé Standards and Instructions.
- Work in SAP-GLOBE to create ingredient and recipe specifications, update bill of materials as required, and complete the master data set up for raw materials, semi-finished products and trial materials.
- Manage the development and introduction of new products and processes within the factory, from idea to post launch.
- Create and renovate ice cream recipes; conduct experiments and make prototypes in the pilot plant.
- Ensure new product performance at the factory through trials and qualifications process.
- Provide technical support to the factory when required.
- Manage technical projects and support factory and business on improvement and savings projects related to products, processes and technologies.

**What will make you successful**
- University Degree in Food Science or Science and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Innovation or Operations experience, specifically on the management of Raw Materials, Recipes, Finished Products, and Compliance would be preferred.
- Self-starter with high attention to detail, strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong project management skills and ability to follow through to completion with excellence.
- Results-focused while being able to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal & communication skills; Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely
- Strong focus on achieving individual results and meeting deadlines.
- Confidence and ability to escalate issues to the appropriate function.

**What you need to know**

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

**A little bit about us**

Nestle is the world’s largest food and beverage company. We have over 2000 brands ranging from global icons to local favourites and are present in 190 countries worldwide. In Canada, excelling means sharing our passion for our purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. It also means living up to our exemplary values which are rooted in respect for ourselves, others, diversity, and the future. We will support and improve your tasting skills with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment. Join our team to support our purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Bringing our brands to life and making them as relevant for today’s consumers as they’ve always been takes vision, passion, and an innovative mind-set. If you can bring that into the mix, we know the magic will happen.