Beverage Development Manager

Kent Permanent View Job Description
Responsible for leading the end-to-end development and delivery of NPD and innovation projects that meet customer, regulatory, and sustainability requirements from concept to launch.Manage risks and drive continuous improvement throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
  • A great opportunity to work for a global company and with major global brands
  • A brilliant role for any passionate applicant who loves all things innovation!

About Our Client

  • The client is a leading supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage, and nutrition industries.
  • The client is a well-established name in manufacturing space with over 40 years of experience, and they operate liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China, and the USA.
  • The client is dedicated to operating with sustainability in mind, while staying committed to delivering high quality innovation.
  • The client is a supplier of a diverse range of ingredients and custom formulations for the food, beverage, nutrition, and wellness industries.

Job Description

  • Effectively communicate with customers to ensure clear project scoping, aligning on requirements, approval criteria, and indicative costs.
  • Develop product formulations that meet agreed specifications-including sensory, regulatory, and cost targets-while advising on shelf life, packaging, and validation methods.
  • Be able to design a product formulation from the customer idea whether that is a sports nutrition, or RTD soft drink and implement it in the final manufacturing site.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience developing RTD products from concept to launch.
  • Strong understanding of ingredient functionality.
  • Passion for innovation and sustainability!
  • A BSC/MSc in Food Science, Food Chemistry or related field.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary!
  • Private medical.
Contact
Adele Green
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6716091
Phone number
+442072692103

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Engineering Design and R&D
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Kent
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Adele Green
Consultant phone
+442072692103
Job reference
JN-042025-6716091