modify existing products and processes and develop new ones
check and improve safety and quality control procedures in your own and suppliers\' factories, from the raw material stage through to the finished product
research current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts
select raw materials and other ingredients from supplier
prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products
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compile, check and approve product specifications and labelling
undertake long-term projects with other departments, such as reducing waste by improving efficiency
work on packaging innovation and technology
conduct experiments and produce sample products
design the processes and machinery for making products with a consistent flavour, colour and texture in large quantities
build relationships with suppliers and customers
ensure products are profitable.
develop the ability to repeat processes to ensure consistency and safety
liaise with technical and commercial colleagues in procurement, sales, technical services and marketing and distribution, and with official food inspection and hygiene agencies (this takes up a considerable proportion of time on the manufacturing side)
work with engineering and production to develop solutions to production issues, while maintaining food safety.