New Product Development Manager (Food)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the chilled food division seeks a New Product Development Manager to join its team in Crawley. The role involves creating new products from concept to launch, requiring proactive candidates with experience in food development. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, driving projects forward while collaborating with various internal teams.

Qualifications

• Proactive food graduates with experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager.
• Proven experience developing products for brand, retail, and food service customers.
• Eager to develop skills further in a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Create products from concept to launch in the NPD team.
• Prepare costings within budgets and ensure product quality.
• Conduct market reviews to identify development opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Food Science Degree

Job description

New Product Development Manager (Food), Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

Blue Spark Organisation Ltd

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

The Company

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

The Role

This varied role involves being a vital member of a dynamic NPD team, creating products from concept to launch. You will design concepts that meet customer briefs while incorporating new trends in this fast-paced market. Responsibilities include preparing costings within budgets, working with internal teams to ensure product quality, and conducting market reviews to identify development opportunities.

The Person

Ideal candidates are proactive food graduates with experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager, eager to develop their skills further. Proven experience developing products for brand, retail, and food service customers is preferred. Excellent presentation, project management, and interpersonal skills are essential for working closely with internal teams to drive projects forward.

If you are ambitious and talented, apply now or contact Kimia at 0345 2600 737 for more information.

Ref: L6858

Due to high application volume, our review process may take time. We aim to respond within 5 working days; if you do not hear from us, your application was not successful. We provide accommodations to assist you throughout the application process. We can only accept applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK with valid visas.