Product Development Manager
Based in Billingham with regular travel to support our Tanfield site
We're looking for a Product Development Manager to join our team at KP Snacks. As a Product Development Manager, you will play a crucial role working in product category teams to develop and manage the creation of new, innovative, consumer-preferred snacking products across brand and portfolios within KP Snacks. With a passion for food product design, you will combine your technical knowledge and consumer understanding to create inspirational products concepts that are feasible to manufacture and support the design, development and final commercialisation of these products into the market.
Your responsibilities will also encompass continual optimisation and enhancement of our product portfolios in terms of quality, value engineering and critically, to support our People & Planet goals.
Additionally, you will ensure we continue to build consumer & competitor understanding, partnering with our commercial teams to drive longer term strategic portfolio planning.
Develop and implement product development strategies to meet business objectives and drive growth
Manage the end-to-end product development process, from concept idealisation to commercialisation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Operations, and Quality Assurance, to ensure successful product launches
Stay up-to-date with market trends, consumer insights, and competitor analysis to identify new product opportunities
Conduct product testing, sensory evaluations, and consumer trials to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction
Manage product development budgets and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
Attractive salary, depending on the skills and experience you can bring
~ Bonus scheme – with an excellent track record of over-achievement
~ Annual Salary Review
~ Medicash health cash plan/Private healthcare/Digital GP/Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service) and Cancer care
~ Company sick pay (eligibility criteria exist)
~ Holiday buy scheme
~ Electric Vehicle Scheme
~ KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools
Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. Proven experience in product development within the food industry, preferably in snacks or FMCG
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field
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