Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.
Job Description
Job: Product Development Manager
Location: Aston
Join our Bakery Innovation Team at Aston as a Product Development Manager and lead the creation of stand‑out dough balls, garlic breads, ciabatta, flat breads and speciality breads, turning bold bakery ideas into standout products loved nationwide.
The Role
As Product Development Manager, you’ll steer new commercially successful bakery products across key categories, driving multiple projects at pace, shaping concepts that excite customers and energise our teams. You’ll be working closely with customers and internal teams to deliver and lead our future of food agenda.
Key Responsibilities
* Taking ownership of development briefs from concept through to launch, ensuring each project is delivered on time and in full.
* Managing the critical path and driving progress across multiple workstreams.
* Building and maintaining a strong, collaborative relationship with our customers, technologists and buyers.
* Bringing strategic insight and forward‑thinking to future development plans, helping the team stay ahead of trends and customer expectations.
* Encouraging innovation, creativity, and excellence in every product we deliver.
* Leading with influence and confidence, ensuring clarity and momentum across the team.
* Supporting and mentoring technologists and developers, helping them to grow and succeed.
What We’re Looking For
* Significant experience in product development within food manufacturing.
* Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage the critical path and multiple briefs.
* A confident, collaborative communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Creative thinker with a strong commercial awareness and genuine passion for food.
* A natural leader who can inspire, challenge, and drive progress.
What You’ll Get In Return
* Competitive salary and job‑related benefits
* Holidays
* Competitive matched pension contributions
* Life insurance up to 4× salary
* Company share save scheme
* Greencore Qualifications
* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
* Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on‑the‑job training.
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