About The Role
Are you ready to advance your career in product development? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced NPD Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manufacturing Manager within Product Development, you will play a key role in shaping our product portfolio's future.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Product Development Ownership: Lead all product development activities in our Pies, Pastries, Quiche, Sausage, Bacon, and core cheese categories. Your expertise will drive the creation of new and improved own-brand products aligned with targeted briefs and category strategies.
2. Process Precision: Ensure full compliance with process timescales and documentation, guiding projects through the Manufacturing Stage & Gate Process for seamless transition to production.
3. Market Insight: Monitor emerging food trends and customer preferences, analyze competitor activity, and gather insights to inform product briefs.
4. Collaborative Leadership: Facilitate brand panel sign-offs, benchmarking sessions, and work closely with Buyers, Development Chefs, and Category teams to foster collaboration and alignment.
5. Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of Product Development Specialists and Technologists, promoting continuous improvement and skill development.
About You
If you are passionate about creating innovative food products and excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. You will also have:
* Proven experience in food product development
* Exceptional project management skills
* Strong analytical and market research abilities
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Leadership qualities to guide and develop a team
In return, we offer:
* Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
* 15% store discount from day one
* Additional 10% discount with More Card for friends and family
* Career progression opportunities
* Subsidised staff canteen
* Free parking
* Market-leading pension and life assurance
* Healthcare and well-being benefits, including Aviva Digital GP
* Morrisons MyPerks discounts and benefits
* Long Service Awards
* Optional payroll charity donations
* Enhanced family, maternity, and parental leave
About The Company
At Myton Food Group, part of Morrisons Supermarkets, we pride ourselves on our legacy of quality and partnership. With 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, we produce a wide range of food products, from meats and fish to baked goods and fresh produce. We foster a team-oriented culture and are dedicated to excellence in food manufacturing. Learn more about us on our website.
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