NPD Manager.
c£50,000k - c£55,000.
West Midlands, Shropshire, Shrewsbury, Wrexham
Looking for an NPD Manager with a short shelf-life or chilled food manufacturing background. You’ll be working on a heavily invested site with fairly new kitchens, a very inspiring line manager and a clear vision for their innovation pipeline.
Shift: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.
The Candidate.
* The right candidate will be able to exemplify successful product launches within a chilled and/or fresh category.
* Ideally, you will have gained your experience in a Food Manufacturing environment.
* Experience in the expectations of UK retailers is essential to this role. The business works with all the major retailers.
* Ideally, you will be able to communicate cross-functionally, analysing stage gate processes in line with customer and company expectations.
* A passion for innovation and a forward-thinking attitude will certainly take you far within this business.
* Ideally, you will have managed teams of technologists.
The Role.
* You will have responsibility for product launches from concept through to launch.
* Manage the gated NPD process.
* Develop teams of technologists and help them climb the ladder.
* There will be an expectation to keep up to date with all the current trends within your category.
* You will be collaborating with key stakeholders/head of departments to ensure all products developed are commercially viable.
* Working closely with customers, you will gain an understanding of their expectations and ensure best processes are delivered.
* Successfully deliver on concept, creation, and development, working cross-functionally.
* Role will report into the Group NPD Manager.
The Business.
* One of the leaders within their respective food category.
* Company benefits and career progression as they’re part of a large food group.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided quoting reference HM/TNT/869.
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