New Product Development NPD Manager
Caerphilly, South Wales CF83
£50,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are proud to be working with an award-winning manufacturer with innovation at their core who are looking for a New Product Development NPD Manager to join their growing team in Caerphilly, South Wales.
The Role
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and creative NPD Manager to lead the development of innovative products from concept to launch. This is a hands-on and influential role, working closely with colleagues across Commercial, Technical, Operations and Marketing to bring new ideas to life. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you’ll play a key role in shaping our ambitious Innovation Pipeline and ensuring our products continue to delight customers and stand out in the market.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading the full end-to-end NPD process, from blue-sky ideas to successful product launches
Managing and inspiring the NPD team, including our Packaging Technologist and NPD Technician
Partnering with National Account Managers and the Brand Manager to deliver customer-focused solutions
Keeping ahead of the curve with market trends, competitor analysis and innovation opportunities
Driving project timelines and budgets
Making full use for development, trials and product showcases
Supporting product testing, shelf-life trials and customer presentations
What We’re Looking For
A food industry professional with proven experience in NPD, ideally within dairy, chilled, or FMCG sectors
A creative thinker with commercial acumen and strong project management skills
Excellent communicator and team leader with the ability to influence across departments
Resilient, organised, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Passionate about food, innovation, and delivering products that customers love
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
Monday to Friday working – no weekend shifts
Be part of a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to shape and lead innovation in a growing business
Work with state-of-the-art facilities, including our brand-new test kitchen
If you’re ready to bring passion, creativity, and leadership to a role where your ideas can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
If you would like to apply for the role of NPD Manager then please email your CV to or call Deb on (phone number removed)
Closing date is 9.10.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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