Main Purpose of the Role:
Lead and manage the NPD team and manage the development process from concept to launch. To ensure new products developed are innovative, of the highest quality and market leading. Optimising development processes and continually improving the service provided to customers. To ensure projects are delivered to the highest possible standards within agreed critical path timelines and commercial parameters set by both internal departments and external customers.
Main Responsibilities:
In this role you will be a senior specialist within product development and will deliver high profile projects. In addition, you will challenge current processes and practices to assist in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and business growth.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• Developing and optimising the current development process, improving overall departmental performance, and driving business growth through new opportunities.
• Promoting the development of an innovative and creative culture throughout the NPD function.
• Demonstrating strong leadership, ensuring successful networks, knowledge transfer & cooperation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining customer and company quality standards, ensuring compliance with standards, policies, safety requirements and applicable regulation. • Building and maintaining customer relationships
• Managing an overview of NPD projects and ensur...