Interim Product Developer – Food

Focus Management Consultants; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chilled food manufacturing sector seeks an experienced Interim Product Developer to support their NPD team due to urgent staffing gaps. The role involves delivering new and existing product development projects and requires a proven track record in product launching. The successful candidate will possess excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in launching new products as an interim.
• Experience in generating and managing costings.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NPD and EPD projects alongside internal teams.
• Liaise with technical teams to ensure compliance with standards.
• Present innovative ideas to customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Critical path management

Stage gate management

Planning

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Job description

Interim Product Developer – Food, Merseyside

Client: Focus Management Consultants

Location: Merseyside, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b60c2e144a29

Job Views: 3

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

This job is now CLOSED – for similar roles, please check the Development function.

Searching for your next interim product development role? Look no further. My client needs someone to start ASAP.

My client is a large, reputable chilled food manufacturing business with multiple sites in the UK, known for producing quality products and fostering a respectful work environment.

Due to gaps in the current NPD team, they require urgent support from an interim while hiring permanent staff.

Working alongside the NPD Manager, Technical, Commercial, and Central teams, you will be responsible for delivering NPD and EPD projects. Experience in project management, critical path, and stage gate management is essential.

Your responsibilities will include generating and managing costings, liaising with technical teams to ensure standards are met, and presenting ideas internally and externally to customers.

Applicants must have a proven track record as an interim in launching new products, with strong planning and organizational skills.

You should work well in a team and be capable of building strong relationships internally and externally.

This is an initial 3-month contract with no direct reports.

Contact Nicole today for further information.