Vickerstock are delighted to be recruitment partners with our client where innovation is at the heart of the company on the appointment of NPD Process Manager. Our market leading client serve a wide range of retailer top quality beef and lamb. As the successful NPD Process Manager, you will Be responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements, process improvements, technical validations while achieving critical deadlines. Lead trials to support the innovation process and deliver blue sky work to push the boundaries. Collaborate with key stake holders/heads of departments to ensure products are commercially viable, technically safe & able to be processed to meet customer needs. A full job description will be available upon application. What you will need to succeed: A degree in relevant science, specialist qualifications and equivalent work-based experience, with proven track record in a similar role. Good, knowledge of the meat & added value industry across multiple retailers A self-motivated individual that is naturally inquisitive with a constant drive to 'seek out' continuous improvement. Ability to engage and communicate clearly with confidence at various levels within the organization. Good customer management skills Ability to work effectively and in a highly productive manner as an individual or as part of a team. What we hope you do next: Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on T, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email). PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR CURRENT VACANCIES Skills: NPD INNOVATION PROCESS TRIALS FOOD