Junior NPD Manager - Food Product Innovator

2 Sisters Food Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 33 days Annual Leave including H

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Grocery Aid Confidential support

Company Pension Scheme

Boparan Restaurant Group Discount

Cycle2Work Scheme

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Carlisle is seeking a Junior NPD Manager to assist the Heads of Development and Innovation and the Chef Team in delivering innovative products and enhancements to existing ranges.

You will collaborate with Concept Development, Factory Process and Category teams to take ideas from concept through to launch, contributing creative solutions while upholding high quality and customer standards.

Qualifications

• A passion for food, innovation, and product development.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of current food trends and consumer preferences.
• Previous experience within an NPD, product development, food manufacturing, or related environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Heads of Development and Innovation in delivering successful product launches across customer accounts.
• Develop and refine recipes in line with customer briefs, market trends, and business objectives.
• Complete product panels and product evaluations.
• Prepare production submission documentation for customer meetings and presentations.
• Support the planning, coordination, and management of feasibility and handover meetings.
• Review and assess new raw materials and ingredients for suitability and innovation opportunities.
• Assist with customer submissions and presentations, both on-site and at customer locations in London.
• Maintain a strong understanding of factory capabilities, manufacturing processes, and operational limitations.
• Work collaboratively with Concept Development, Factory Process, Technical, Commercial, and Category teams.
• Challenge existing products and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, optimisation, and innovation.
• Monitor food and culinary trends through retailer visits, shopping trips, restaurants, exhibitions, market reports, food journals, magazines, travel, and industry events.

Skills

Product development

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

NPD experience

Job description

2 Sisters Food Group in Carlisle is seeking a Junior NPD Manager to assist the Heads of Development and Innovation and the Chef Team in delivering innovative products and enhancements to existing ranges.

You will collaborate with Concept Development, Factory Process and Category teams to take ideas from concept through to launch, contributing creative solutions while upholding high quality and customer standards.