New Product Development Manager (Food)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; 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 team. The role involves creating innovative products, adhering to budgets, and monitoring market trends to ensure competitiveness. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food science and project management, alongside excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proactive and passionate food graduate with relevant experience.
• Experience as Senior Technologist or NPD Manager is essential.
• Ability to understand customer needs and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Creating products from concept to launch in the NPD team.
• Preparing costings to ensure products meet budget.
• Conducting market reviews to identify development areas.

Skills

Project Management

Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Food Science Degree

Job description

Client:

Blue Spark Organisation Ltd

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, 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 to launch. You’ll understand customer needs and create concepts that match briefs while incorporating new trends within this fast-paced market.

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

Monitoring competitors’ ranges, you’ll conduct market reviews to identify development areas that 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 experience developing products for brand, retail, and food service customers is essential. Excellent presentation and project management skills, along with strong interpersonal skills, are crucial 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.

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