Job Description
Veetee is an entrepreneurial, fast-growing family business and one of the UK's leading rice brands, with operations in the UK, Europe and the USA. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of strategic and operational projects, making a visible impact on the future growth ad success of the business.
Job Purpose:
This role is responsible for leading and managing Veetee's Stage Gate and NPD governance process across UK and Export markets for both branded and own-label products.
The Senior NPD & Stage Gate Manager will ensure all product and product-related changed are managed through a robust but practical process, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, with appropriate technical due diligence, governance and cross-functional alignment.
The role will oversee projects including new product launches, packaging changes, procurement-led changes, process improvements and specification updates, ensuring clear ownership, project visibility and successful delivery from concept through to launch and post-launch review.
Responsibilities:
Stage Gate
* Lead and manage the company Stage Gate process from ideation through to launch and post-launch review
* Ensure all projects follow the correct governance and approval process
* Maintain and improve Stage Gate documentation, manage master data, templates and workflows
* Introduce clear and practical decision-making processes based on project complexity and risk
* Ensure all gate sign-offs and project documentation are completed and audit-ready
Project Management
* Oversee the full pipeline of projects impacting finished products across UK and Export markets
* Manage multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously, ensuing timelines and objectives are achieved
* Develop and maintain project plans, critical paths and Gantt charts
* Coordinate project activities across Technical, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial and Marketing teams
* Identify risks, issues or delays and proactively drive solutions
We're Looking For:
* Previous experience within manufacturing, project management, NPD or Stage Gate governance roles
* Strong communication and stakeholder management capability
* Good knowledge of technical, operational and supply chain processes within food manufacturing
* Able to independently lead key company projects in emerging markets (USA & EU)
* Good understanding of critical paths and project documentation
* Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an organised and detailed approach
* Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to influence across teams
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* EV Scheme
* Healthcare & Cash Back Plan
* Long Service Awards
* Refer-a-Friend Scheme
* Pension & Life Assurance
* Product Perks
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30