Baked Product Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KP Snacks is seeking a Baked Product Development Manager to lead innovation in their baked snacks portfolio. This hybrid role involves designing and commercializing new products, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and influencing R&D strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in FMCG, particularly in baked goods, along with a relevant degree and strong skills in project management and collaboration.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Healthcare support

Pension contributions

Access to wellbeing resources through KP4ME

Qualifications

• Experience in developing baked goods within FMCG.
• Strong experimental and analytical skills required.
• Proven project management in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead baked snacks projects, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Deliver projects with technical excellence through data-led decisions.
• Collaborate across teams including marketing and procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Experimental Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or STEM

Job description

Baked Product Development Manager

Location: Billingham (Home of McCoy’s, pombear and more…)

Type: Hybrid

Job Description:

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Baked Product Development Manager to join KP Snacks. If you're passionate about baked goods and innovation, this could be your next adventure!

This role focuses on our baked snacks portfolio, leading product development from concept to commercialization. You'll be a key member of our UK R&D leadership team, enhancing our R&D tools and processes, and driving technical excellence.

Reporting to the Head of R&D, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams across KP and Intersnack Group, including marketing, supply chain, procurement, and academia, as part of our One R&D Community.

This position is ideal for someone with solid R&D experience in FMCG, with a passion for baked categories and a desire to influence our R&D capabilities.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including an annual bonus, healthcare support, pension contributions, and access to wellbeing resources through KP4ME.

Responsibilities:

• Lead baked snacks projects: Develop and commercialize new baked snacks, overseeing recipe formulation, scale-up, and trials, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Deliver projects with technical excellence: Design experimental plans, focus on data-led decisions, and embed R&D best practices.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with manufacturing, marketing, procurement, and flavor teams to ensure project viability and innovation.
• Develop yourself and others: Influence UK R&D strategy and nurture talent within the organization.

About us:

KP Snacks, part of Intersnack, with over 15,000 employees across 30 countries, produces beloved snacks like Hula Hoops and McCoy's. In the UK, we're a close-knit team of 2,400, committed to diversity and innovation.

Ideal candidate:

• Experience in developing baked goods within FMCG
• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or STEM
• Strong experimental and analytical skills
• Proven project management in fast-paced environments
• Leadership and collaboration skills