New Product Development Manager Privately Owned Food Manufacturer Recruiting via Alexander Steele Recruitment Alexander Steele Recruitment is partnering with a long-established, privately owned and family run food manufacturing business to identify a talented New Product Development Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an NPD professional who enjoys transforming concepts into commercially successful products that perform consistently in a manufacturing environment - not just in the kitchen. The Role This position offers full responsibility for the company’s NPD and product renovation programme. From initial idea generation through to launch, you’ll oversee the entire development lifecycle, ensuring products are commercially viable, technically robust, and operationally deliverable. Working alongside senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you’ll combine creativity with structure — delivering innovation that meets specification, timescales, and production requirements. The business operates in a fast-moving environment and values clarity, accountability, and practical execution. If you take pride in seeing your products on shelf and running efficiently in the factory, this role will appeal. Key Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end new product development and existing product improvement projects * Develop and refine recipes in a hands-on capacity within the development kitchen * Manage...