Product Development Manager (Job Share)
Greencore is one of the UK's leading producers of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.
We employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution depots throughout the UK. Together, we bring delicious food to life, from sandwiches, soups, sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals.
In FY24, our shared passion helped achieve revenues of £1.8 bn.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Manager to join our team at the Manton Wood site (Worksop) as a 12‑month fixed‑term, job‑share position covering a maternity leave. You will work three days per week, with occasional travel to our Atherstone site. A valid UK driving licence is required.
Key Responsibilities
* Taking ownership of development briefs from concept through to launch, ensuring each project is delivered on time and in full.
* Managing the critical path and driving progress across multiple workstreams.
* Building and maintaining a strong, collaborative relationship with our customers, technologists, and buyers.
* Bringing strategic insight and forward‑thinking to future development plans, helping the team stay ahead of trends and customer expectations.
* Encouraging innovation, creativity, and excellence in every product we deliver.
* Leading with influence and confidence, ensuring clarity and momentum across the team.
* Supporting and mentoring technologists and developers, helping them to grow and succeed.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in product development within food manufacturing.
* Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage the critical path and multiple briefs.
* A confident, collaborative communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Creative thinker with a strong commercial awareness and genuine passion for food.
* A natural leader who can inspire, challenge, and drive progress.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and job-related benefits
* 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
* Pension up to 8% matched
* Enhanced parental leave
* Company share save scheme
* Greencore qualifications
* Exclusive employee discount platform
* Access to a full wellbeing centre platform
Additional Information
Seniority: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Manufacturing | Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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