New Product Development Manager
Location:
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Role: New Product Development Manager
Location: Plymouth, UK
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000 + benefits
Are you interested in leading innovative food projects for a well-known UK food manufacturer? We are seeking an NPD Manager to oversee product development from concept to market launch, within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
About the Company:
Our client is a reputable UK food producer with a strong heritage and a presence in major supermarkets. Based in the North West, they focus on innovation in savoury chilled and frozen foods, operating with agility and minimal bureaucracy.
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will manage the entire NPD/EPD process, coordinating with technical, engineering, category, and operations teams to ensure successful product launches.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead NPD and EPD projects from start to finish
* Manage project timelines and meetings
* Develop kitchen concepts based on trends and customer needs
* Oversee costings, packaging, and validation processes
* Work with Technical team on specifications and documentation
* Organize tasting sessions and benchmarking
* Support Capex projects with Engineering
* Ensure internal alignment before product launch
Candidate Requirements:
* Experience in food NPD, especially in chilled or frozen sectors
* Strong project management and communication skills
* Ability to work independently
* Practical, detail-oriented, with commercial awareness
* Excellent organizational skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office; MS Project is a plus
* Experience with both own-label and branded products is advantageous
Benefits:
* Autonomy in product development
* Cross-functional collaboration
* Fast-paced, agile environment
* Opportunity to make a significant impact
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