NPD Product Developer: Launch & Cross-Functional Lead

Hilton Foods; Brantford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Foods Canada is seeking a Product Developer to manage NPD/EPD projects and ensure launches meet timelines and commercial targets. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams including Planning, Procurement, Production and Quality to deliver on briefs.

The role requires 2–3 years in product development, strong project management, and the ability to present to and build relationships with retail product developers. A full driving licence is also required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in at least 1 Product Developer role.
• 2-3 years in Product Development.
• Experience presenting to and building relationships with retail Product Developers.
• Strong project management skills.
• Able to adapt quickly and manage multiple projects.
• Numerate, analytical and proficient in Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Holding a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Communicate NPD briefs from customers to the wider business and manage projects.
• Create product concepts aligned with customer briefs, market and consumer trends.
• Project manage new products from start to launch per the NPD process.
• Support meetings with customer product developers.
• Support cross-functional feasibility meetings to assess concepts and costs.
• Gather costings information for NPD briefs from Concept & Commercial teams.
• Assist in presenting concepts and product submissions to customers.
• Refine products based on customer feedback and keep stakeholders informed of changes.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Analytical

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Hilton Foods Canada is seeking a Product Developer to manage NPD/EPD projects and ensure launches meet timelines and commercial targets. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams including Planning, Procurement, Production and Quality to deliver on briefs.

The role requires 2–3 years in product development, strong project management, and the ability to present to and build relationships with retail product developers. A full driving licence is also required.