New Product Development Manager (Food)

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturer in the chilled food sector seeks a New Product Development Manager. This role involves conceptualizing and launching products, while collaborating with teams to ensure quality. The ideal candidate is a proactive food science graduate with strong development and presentation skills, ready to innovate in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive and passionate food graduate with experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager.
• Proven track record in developing products for brand, retail, and food service customers.

Responsibilities

• Create products from concept to launch based on customer needs.
• Prepare costings and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Monitor competitors and identify development opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Product Development

Education

Food Science Graduate

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Client:

Blue Spark Organisation Ltd

Location:

Dartford, 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

This varied and rewarding role involves being a vital member of a dynamic NPD team, creating products from concept to launch. You will understand customer needs, create concepts that meet briefs, and incorporate new trends within this fast-paced market.

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

Monitoring competitors’ ranges and conducting market reviews will also be part of your responsibilities to identify development opportunities 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 skills in this innovative chilled sector.

Ideally, you will have a proven track record developing products for brand, retail, and food service customers. Excellent presentation and project management skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities, are essential as you will collaborate 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

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