New Product Development - Innovation & Concept Manager

More About The Role
Are you ready to take your career in product development to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced NPD Innovation & Concept Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the Head of New Product Development, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
* Product Development Ownership: Take charge of all product development activities within our Pies, Pastries, Quiche, Sausage, Bacon, and core cheese categories. Your expertise will drive the creation of both new and improved own-brand products that align with targeted briefs and category strategies.
* Process Precision: Ensure 100% accuracy in adhering to relevant process timescales and documentation, guiding projects seamlessly through the Manufacturing Stage & Gate Process. Your attention to detail will be instrumental in the successful transition to factory production.
* Market Insight: Be our expert on emerging food and market trends, closely monitor Morrisons customer preferences, and stay ahead of competitor activity. Your ability to gather and analyse data will provide invaluable insights when crafting product briefs.
* Collaborative Leadership: Prepare brand panel sign-off sessions, run benchmarking sessions with the category, and work closely with Buyers, Development Chefs, and Category teams at our head office. You'll foster collaboration and alignment in bringing product ideas to life.
* Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of Product Development Specialists and Technologists, nurturing their skills and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* Line management responsibilities - outline Development Chef/ Cutler Kitchen responsibility
About You
If you're passionate about creating innovative food products and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. You will also have:
* Proven experience in product development within the food industry
* Exceptional project management skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope
* Strong analytical and research skills to stay ahead of market trends and competitor activities
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
* Leadership abilities to guide and develop a team of specialists and technologists
In return for your hard work we will offer you:
* Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
* 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us
* Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member
* Career progression and development opportunities
* Subsidised staff canteen
* Free parking
* Market leading pension and life assurance
* Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
* Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
* Long Service Awards
* Optional Payroll charity donations
* Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave
About The Company
You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.
At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.
We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website