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New Product Development Manager (Food)

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Coventry

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

A market-leading manufacturer in the chilled food sector is seeking an experienced New Product Development Manager. In this role, you will be instrumental in creating a variety of products while ensuring quality and budget compliance. Ideal candidates are proactive food graduates with a strong background in product development and excellent interpersonal skills, aiming to advance their careers.

Qualifications

  • Proactive and passionate food graduates.
  • Experience as Senior Technologist or NPD Manager is preferred.
  • Track record in developing products for brand, retail, and food service.

Responsibilities

  • Create products from concept to launch.
  • Monitor competitors' ranges and conduct market reviews.
  • Prepare costings and work with teams to meet quality standards.

Skills

Project Management
Presentation Skills
Interpersonal Skills

Education

Food Science Degree

Job description

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Client:

Blue Spark Organisation Ltd

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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 stage to launch. You’ll understand your customers’ needs and create concepts that match their briefs, while also incorporating new trends within this fast-paced market.

You’ll help prepare costings to ensure products are produced within the budget and work with internal teams to certify products meet quality standards.

You’ll monitor competitors’ ranges and conduct market reviews to identify areas for development that can contribute to the company’s success.

The Person

Ideal candidates are proactive and passionate food graduates with experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager, looking to develop their NPD and customer management skills within the chilled sector.

Proven track record of developing products for brand, retail, and food service customers is preferred. Excellent presentation and project management skills, along with strong interpersonal skills, are essential for working closely with internal teams to 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.

Additional Information

Ref: L6858

Due to the high volume of applications, it may take time to review all submissions. We aim to respond within 5 working days; if you do not hear from us, your application was not successful. We are committed to providing accommodations during the application and interview process for all candidates.

Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK with valid work visas.

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