Job Description
New Product Development (NPD) Manager - Poultry & Party Food Business
Are you a driven and independent professional with a passion for innovation? We are looking for a proactive and strategic NPD Manager to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, delivering cutting-edge solutions in the poultry and party food sector.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the development of new products, from initial customer briefs and tenders to Blue-Sky Innovation.
2. Collaborate with manufacturing sites, suppliers, and UK customers to bring new products to life.
3. Work closely with the Commercial and Technical teams to ensure alignment and keep all stakeholders informed.
4. Assist the commercial team with presentations, submission sheets, product cooking, and panels.
5. Coordinate sampling between suppliers and customers.
6. Ensure all products meet customer QAS standards.
7. Conduct market research, including competitor benchmarking and regular store visits.
8. Participate in product consistency panel reviews, both internally and with customers.
9. Oversee artwork sign-off and packaging coordination.
10. Keep project trackers updated and manage the Critical Path.
11. Ensure all BRC processes are followed, and products are entered into the product matrix before launch.
12. Ma...