Research Development Project Lead

About us

We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry. We supply high quality edible films and coatings to over 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries, delivering our purpose of ‘Creating the Added Layer of Value’. Primarily used by customers in the production of a wide variety of sausage and meat products, our aspirations reach way beyond our current products and services, and appeal to our natural curiosity to improve what we do.

As a global organisation, we currently employ around 2,000 people spanning the Americas, UK/EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. We offer careers in research and development, science and food technology, manufacturing and supply chain operations, engineering, sales, and a range of other business support functions. We are always seeking talented people to join the amazing colleagues we have, to keep growing our business.

Our mission is to sustainably utilise technology and biomaterial science-based solutions, to delight our customers. We are a business committed to the pursuit of better. The constant pursuit of what’s next, what’s needed, what’s possible now, and in the future.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Platform Lead, you will be responsible for applying new ideas, knowledge, and technology to create products that provide our customers with added value.​ You will also be taking account of market trends and customer needs which includes leading, developing and delivering new product development projects within the platform.

Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with Category Managers, Product Managers and Product Development teams; review global product range, processes and technologies and identify areas for improvement​
• Manage product development projects from concept through to commercialisation ​
• Prepare detailed project plans, including budgets for individual projects​
• Manage project resources both internal and external to maximise efficiency of use, ​
• Manage Technologist/Technician team members, support their personal development, and regularly evaluate their performance​
• Monitor and control financial expenditure on individual projects ​
• Be part of Strategic Product Development project teams​
• Accountable for food and manufacturing safety standards and leads the successful transition of new products into operational processes to maximise yield​
• In conjunction with Commercial teams, ensure that new products successfully delivered against customer expectations and commercial objectives​
• Ability to work with key stakeholders globally to ensure communication and timelines around delivery

Skills:​

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with our customers, suppliers, and other parts of the Devro group​

Good time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines​

Knowledge:​

Experience of working on projects of a technical nature is essential ​

Problem solving skills (e.g. Green Belt) is desirable Computer literate, able to innovate and have a scientific approach to your work​

Experience:​

Qualified to degree level within a science or engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years practical experience within a manufacturing environment is desirable​

Demonstrable Project Management skills are essential.

To be successful in this team you will have experience in Product Development, Project Management, where you can ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget​. Through your coaching, mentoring, and feedback, you will build and develop an effective team​ of Technologists.

If this role is of interest to you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an updated CV and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.