Your newpany
A leading food manufacturing business specialising in high-quality meat products for retail and foodservice customers. Thepany ismitted to innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional products to meet evolving consumer demands.
Your new role
As NPD Manager, you will lead the development of new products from concept through to launch, ensuring alignment with customer briefs and market trends. You will manage the NPD team and collaborate closely with technical, production, andmercial departments to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Driving innovation and continuous improvement across product ranges.
2. Managing customer presentations and responding to briefs with creative solutions.
3. Overseeing factory trials and ensuring successful scale-up for production.
4. Maintainingpliance with food safety, legal, and quality standards.
5. Developing costings and ensuring profitability targets are achieved.
What you'll need to succeed
6. Proven experience in NPD within the food manufacturing sector (meat experience desirable).
7. Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple briefs.
8. Excellentmunication and stakeholder management skills.
9. Knowledge of food safety legislation and technical requirements.
10. A creative andmercially focused mindset with attention to detail.
What you'll get in return
11. Opportunity to work with a market-leading businessmitted to innovation.
12. Career development and progression within a dynamic environment.
13. Collaborative and supportive team culture.