Are you a passionate food product developer who thrives on bringing ideas to life? Do you love managing projects, working closely with suppliers and customers and seeing products successfully launch into major retailers? We are recruiting for an exciting Product Manager opportunity within a fast‑paced and ambitious food business supplying innovative products to UK retailers. This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys owning projects from concept through to launch and wants to play a key part in shaping future product pipelines.
As Product Manager you will be the driving force behind multiple product development projects, coordinating suppliers, internal stakeholders and customer requirements to ensure launches are delivered on time, to specification and to the highest standards. You will manage critical paths, benchmark products, review samples and support first production runs, provide category and market insight, identify emerging trends, spot opportunities and support future innovation.
• Strong experience within food product development, ideally in a retailer‑facing manufacturing or branded environment.
• Understanding of UK retailer expectations, customer submissions and brand panel processes.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and to build strong relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Resilience, energy, strong organisational skills, commercial understanding and a genuine passion for food innovation.
A full UK driving licence is required and you must be flexible for occasional travel, including supplier visits and customer meetings. The position offers 1 day working from home and 4 days on site.
This role offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to shape product pipelines, work closely with retail partners and contribute to the growth of an innovative food company.