West Midlands, Birmingham
Salary – Competitive
Our client, is a company that believes in chef-driven practices and has an excellent team that has a track record in developing and implementing new food ranges rapidly.
A family-owned leading food manufacturer in the West Midlands that is as creative in its product development, as it is professional in its execution.
The Role:
Lead and manage the NPD team and manage the development process from concept to launch.
To ensure new products developed are innovative, of the highest quality, and market-leading.
Optimising development processes and continually improving the service provided to customers.
To ensure projects are delivered to the highest possible standards within agreed critical path timelines and commercial parameters set by both internal departments and external customers.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Industry-recognised food technical qualification HND/Degree or equivalent.
Previous NPD manager or Senior Technologist experience of developing concepts through to launch and managing a team.
Experience launching products into a variety of market sectors including retailers, brands, and export markets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will be a senior specialist in product development and will deliver high-profile projects. In addition, you will challenge current processes and practices to assist in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and business growth.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Developing and optimising the current development process, improving overall departmental performance, and driving business growth through new opportunities.
Promoting the development of an innovative and creative culture throughout the NPD function.
Demonstrating strong leadership, ensuring successful networks, knowledge transfer & cooperation with internal and external stakeholders.
Maintaining customer and company quality standards, ensuring compliance with standards, policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
Building and maintaining customer relationships
Managing an overview of NPD projects and ensuring projects remain on track.
To keep up to date with relevant legislation changes and champion knowledge transfer within the business.
To keep up to date with food, innovation, and technological trends through relevant market data and other data sources.