TECHNICAL & NPD MANAGER Cheshire - Hybrid Up to £50,000 Basic (Potentially Negotiable to £60k) + Benefits THE COMPANY: We're delighted to be exclusively supporting a leading food brand based in Cheshire, known for producing high-quality products for both retail customers. As part of their continued growth and investment in innovation, they're now seeking a Technical & NPD Manager to take ownership of both new product development and technical support across their range. This is a key hire for a forward-thinking business that prides itself on product quality, sustainable sourcing, and continuous improvement. THE TECHNICAL & NPD MANAGER ROLE: Managing the end-to-end NPD process, from concept through to launch, ensuring all products meet quality and legal standards. Taking ownership of technical issue resolution, handling product complaints, factory errors, and corrective actions. Supporting continuous improvement projects, reviewing and refining existing recipes and formulations. Proactively researching new market trends and identifying opportunities for innovation within the dairy sector. Liaising with procurement and production teams to develop product specifications and source new ingredients. Maintaining and updating technical documentation, artwork checks, and product labelling to ensure compliance. Conducting factory trials and overseeing scale-up activities for new or reformulated products. Providi...