NPD Manager (10-12 month FTC)
Food manufacturing
North Wales
£65,000
If you’ve led NPD teams, taken ideas from “what if” to “on shelf,” and know what it’s like to wrestle with factory trials that don’t go to plan — this job’s for you.
You’ll run the full end-to-end development process. No hand-holding. No fluff. Just the autonomy to lead, the team to support you, and the expectation that things actually get launched — properly and on time.
What you’ll be doing (a.k.a. the stuff that actually matters):
Leading and developing a capable NPD team (they’re solid — they just need direction).
Turning concepts into live products, from paper to production.
Working cross-functionally with people who care more about results than job titles.
Managing factory trials, process tweaks, and first productions — and staying calm when the wheels wobble.
Keeping the paperwork, timelines, and stakeholders in line without losing your mind.
Being the go-to person when something isn’t working — and fixing it without drama.
What you’ll need:
A track record of getting new products launched. Not just theorising — doing.
Experience leading people, not micromanaging them.
A solid grip on compliance, systems, and how to keep auditors out of your hair.
Enough resilience to handle pressure without turning into a motivational quot...