New Product Development Manager (Food)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the chilled food sector seeks a New Product Development Manager to join their innovative team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating products from concept to launch, ensuring quality standards are met and market trends are identified. This role suits a food graduate with a background in NPD and client management, looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager is essential.
• Proven track record of developing products for multiple customer sectors.
• Proactive and passionate about product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop products from concept to launch while meeting customer needs.
• Prepare costings and ensure product quality standards.
• Conduct market reviews and monitor competitor ranges.

Skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Food graduate

Job description

The Company

This market-leading manufacturer in the chilled food division supplies a wide range of delicious products. They are now seeking an experienced New Product Development Manager to join their customer-focused team.

The Role

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll be a vital member of a dynamic NPD team, creating a range of products from concept to launch. With an understanding of your customers’ needs, you’ll develop concepts that match their briefs while incorporating new trends within this fast-paced market.

You’ll assist in preparing costings to ensure products are produced within the budget, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure products meet quality standards.

Monitoring competitors’ ranges and conducting market reviews will help identify areas for development that contribute to the company’s success.

The Person

We are looking for a proactive and passionate food graduate with experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager, eager to develop their NPD and customer management skills in the innovative chilled sector.

Ideally, you will have a proven track record of developing products for brand, retail, and food service customers. Excellent presentation and project management skills are essential, along with strong interpersonal skills to work closely with internal teams and drive projects forward.

If you have the ambition and talent to advance your career, apply now or contact Kimia at 0345 2600 737 for more information.

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