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We have an exciting opportunity to join the Pilgrims Europe Product & Innovation team with a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract for a Product Development Manager in the Frozen Meals Function based at our Grantham site.
This role will work closely with both the New Product Development & New Product Introduction Teams in nurturing a food culture in the business, in line with our journey to become a world class food company. Working closely with our site & customer teams in all aspects of bringing new products to market - from the initial concept right through to product launch.
The successful Candidate will be driving the management of projects and critical paths which lead to successful product launches underpinned with consumer and commercial understanding.
Key areas of responsibility include (but not limited to):
1. To work closely with the Head of Product & Process, Development Chefs, Site & Customer Teams to determine customer orientated and commercially viable NPD activity in response to customer briefs and innovation.
2. Organize innovation sessions internally and customer-facing, working in collaboration with the category team to bring customer and market focus to all NPD.
3. Ensure that the Pilgrims' Europe Concept to Launch Gate process is adhered to through all stages. Taking ownership and driving products, with the NPD, NPI &...