Salary: £45,000 plus Bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday
Are you an NPD Manager who enjoys turning ideas into finished products that work commercially, technically and operationally?
A growing food manufacturing business is looking for an NPD Manager to lead one of its development streams, taking ownership of key NPD projects from concept through to successful launch.
This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with pace and delivery. You will work closely with category, factory, technical and commercial teams to ensure products are not only exciting and relevant, but also achievable at scale.
If you are looking for a position where you can lead projects, support others and see your work make a real impact, this is a strong opportunity to do so.
What You’ll Be Doing
Take the lead on NPD projects, managing the full lifecycle from concept through to launch
Lead one of the development streams, supporting and guiding Development Technologists
Translate ideas and briefs into viable products that meet operational, quality and cost requirements
Work closely with category teams to understand opportunities, trends and future range direction
Plan and execute kitchen work, factory trials and product scale up activity
Manage critical paths, deadlines and launch requirements across multiple projects
Work closely with factory teams to ensure smooth scale up and successful product delivery
Collaborate with Technical, Production and Commercial teams to align product and process
Review and refine existing products to improve quality, efficiency and customer appeal
Identify gaps and opportunities within the range, contributing to future product direction
Present concepts, progress and outcomes clearly to stakeholders across the business
Support continuous improvement within the development function
What’s In It for You
Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful product development projects
A senior role leading a development stream and supporting others in the team
Strong cross functional exposure across NPD, category, technical, factory and commercial teams
Involvement in shaping product range, future launches and wider innovation pipeline
A business investing in its products, people and manufacturing capability
Exposure to a growing operation with ongoing site investment and future capacity plans
Clear opportunity to develop and progress within a stable, long-term environment
Supportive and collaborative team culture with a strong mix of experienced people and new talent
Company bonus and a wider employee benefits package
Your Background
Experience within food product development in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of how products move from kitchen concept to factory production
Experience managing NPD projects, critical paths, deadlines and launches
Comfortable working at pace and managing multiple projects at once
Experience running or supporting factory trials and product scale up
Commercially aware, with the ability to work closely with category and wider stakeholders
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence different teams
Creative and foodie, but practical enough to deliver products that work operationally
Food science or related qualification would be beneficial, but hands-on development experience is more important
Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
Genuine interest in food, product quality and innovation
Join a Business That Invests in You
You will be joining a business that is focused on developing its product offering, improving capability and continuing to invest in its future.
This is an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, work closely with multiple teams and play a key role in delivering products that meet both customer and business expectations.
With continued growth across its core markets, ongoing investment into manufacturing capability and a team that combines long-standing knowledge with fresh thinking, this is an environment where you can build a strong long-term career.
If you are looking for a role where you can influence product direction, develop your career and be part of a business that values innovation and delivery, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and get in touch with Kimia at Found Food and Drink
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year