Baked Product Development Manager
Location: Billingham (Home of McCoy’s, Pombear, and more…)
Work Style: Hybrid
Are you ready to join a snack-loving team? We’re on the lookout for a Baked Product Development Manager to become a vital part of our KP Snacks family. If you’re eager to share your ideas and grow in a supportive environment, keep reading—this could be your next exciting adventure!
Your Role
This position is pivotal as we ramp up our innovation focus on our baked snacks portfolio, aligning with KP Snacks’ long-term growth ambitions. You’ll leverage your expertise in baked goods, crackers, and biscuits to lead product development from concept to commercialization.
As a key player in our UK R&D leadership team, you’ll enhance our R&D tools and processes, driving technical excellence and agility. Reporting directly to our Head of R&D, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams across KP and the wider Intersnack Group, including marketing, consumer insights, supply chain, and academia.
What’s in it for You?
We believe in nurturing our team and ensuring you thrive. Here’s a taste of what we offer:
* Annual bonus scheme with a proven track record of overachievement.
* £6000 car cash allowance.
* Comprehensive Healthcare Support, including a Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP service, and specialist Cancer Care.
* KP Pension Plan with contribution matching up to 7% of your salary.
* 25 days holiday plus a holiday buy scheme.
* KP4ME - an online platform offering benefits, discounts, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Your Responsibilities
* Lead the Development of Baked Snacks Projects: Oversee the development and commercialization of new baked snacks, ensuring they meet our quality, safety, and brand standards.
* Deliver Projects with Technical Excellence: Design and lead robust experimental plans, focusing on data-driven decision-making and ensuring smooth transitions into production.
* Collaborate Across KP and Intersnack: Work closely with manufacturing, marketing, and procurement teams to ensure projects are technically sound and commercially viable.
* Develop Yourself and Others: Influence the UK R&D agenda and nurture R&D talent across the organization.
Who Are We?
Glad you asked! We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. With over 15,000 team members across 30 countries, we create the snacks you love—from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, our close-knit team of 2,400 works across seven factories and our Slough HQ, celebrating diversity and pushing boundaries together.
Diversity isn’t just a buzzword for us; we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. Even if you don’t tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need.
What We’re Looking For
If you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and experience, we’d love to hear from you:
* FMCG Baked Expertise: Several years of experience in developing baked goods (e.g., crackers, biscuits) with a strong understanding of ingredients and processes.
* STEM Qualification: A degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or another STEM discipline; relevant certifications or project management training are a plus.
* Strong Technical Skills: Confident in designing experiments, analyzing data, and writing reports to support R&D decision-making.
* Project Delivery in FMCG: Proven track record of managing and delivering projects in a fast-paced environment.
* Leadership/Collaborative Mindset: Natural ability to lead, engage, and coach others, contributing to a positive culture of continuous improvement.
Join us in creating the snacks that bring joy to people’s lives. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to our team!