NPD Manager – Food Manufacturing
c. £50k DOE | Monday - Friday | On-Site
Are you a passionate and experienced NPD professional looking for a new challenge? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business in the Southeast, seeking a dynamic NPD Manager to drive innovation and develop new products from concept to launch.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing food manufacturer that is investing in its NPD capabilities. As the NPD Manager, you will be instrumental in setting up and embedding processes for a business that does not currently have a dedicated NPD function. You will work closely with technical and commercial teams to create and launch innovative products while ensuring compliance and feasibility within production.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement NPD processes from scratch, creating a structured approach to innovation.
* Manage the end-to-end product development cycle, from concept creation to launch.
* Work collaboratively with the technical and commercial teams to ensure products meet both customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
* Lead recipe development, ingredient sourcing, and trials to bring new and exciting products to market.
* Stay ahead of market trends and consumer preferences to drive forward-thinking innovation.
* Ensure all NPD activities align with business objectives and operational capabilities.
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