CTI Intern

The Product Development Intern together with the Product Development Manager (PDM/LPDM) will be delivering developments to the market meeting the quality, cost and timings expected. This requires close interaction with marketing, operations and operational service departments to ensure that developments are in line with marketing, procurement and operations strategies.
As an intern you will be responsible for driving projects forward and be involved in projects at different stages of the innovation process.
During your time with us you will be exposed to both laboratories, pilot plant and factory environments. Through the internship you will build your technical knowledge where snacks are concerned, understand the steps of innovation and the importance of brands and consumers in shaping product design.
Please note: This FTC role will require you to be on site at High Wycombe 5 days per week
What will be your key deliverables?

• Supporting a number of new product development projects


• Working in the test bakery and supporting trials


• Be involved in projects across the spectrum of our snacking categories, from sweet biscuits to savoury snacks and from chocolate to cake


• The opportunity to have their own project under supervision of an PDM


• Develop product options to meet a marketing brief (meeting time, prime cost and quality criteria)


• Closely collaborating with process engineering, discover, H&N and packaging teams to create and deliver appropriate solutions to defined technical hurdles


• Presenting samples to marketing and translating feedback into recipe and/or process developments


• Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and hygienic manner, following factory or bakery gmp's


• Producing draft recipe costs for comparative purposes


• Support project manager and/or PDM in effective scheduling of project tasks and identification of resource requirements (time, money, people)


• Support project manager and/or PDM in the development of a project risk assessment, including promoting and contingency plans


• Raise any technical or project related issues that might affect quality, cost or time of delivery with PDM
  
  Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact, You must have a strong academic background

• Studying for a relevant degree.


• Experience in a food related industry is desirable.


• Good communication and time management skills


• Good presentation and IT skills



• Passion for food and innovation


• Self-motivated and driven


• Team player


• Strong leadership skills
  
  Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite
It's a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we're all unique, we also share the same values.
Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they're incredibly powerful.
Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They're part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer
Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.
Our Values
Purpose led - We're energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite
Agile - We're ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers
Positive - We're highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better
Resilient - We're persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
Collaborative - We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
Best mix of ingredients
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we're a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that's as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.