Baked Snacks R&D Lead – Innovation & Growth

KP Snacks; Cowpen Bewley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Baked Product Development Manager to enhance its baked snacks portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring FMCG expertise, strong technical skills, and a track record in project delivery to drive innovation. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead product development from concept to commercialization while influencing the R&D agenda in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

£6000 car cash allowance

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan with contribution matching

25 days holiday plus the option to buy more

Qualifications

• Several years experience in developing baked goods (e.g. crackers, biscuits).
• Confident designing and analyzing experiments, and writing reports.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new baked snacks across UK brands.
• Design and lead experimental plans with data-led decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project viability.
• Influence the overall UK R&D agenda and nurture R&D talent.

Skills

FMCG Baked expertise

Strong technical skills

Project delivery in FMCG

Leadership/collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or another STEM discipline

Job description

A leading snack manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Baked Product Development Manager to enhance its baked snacks portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring FMCG expertise, strong technical skills, and a track record in project delivery to drive innovation. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead product development from concept to commercialization while influencing the R&D agenda in a supportive environment.