New Product Development Manager (Food)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the chilled food sector is seeking a New Product Development Manager to join their dynamic team. This vital role involves creating products from concept to launch while ensuring quality standards and market relevancy. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food development along with excellent project management and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Proactive food graduate with experience in NPD or as Senior Technologist.
• Proven track record of product development for brand and retail customers.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create products from concept to launch based on market trends.
• Prepare costings to ensure products are within budget.
• Monitor competitors' ranges and conduct market reviews.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Food Science or related degree

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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 help prepare costings to ensure products are produced within budget and collaborate with internal teams to certify products meet quality standards.

Monitoring competitors’ ranges and conducting market reviews will help identify areas for development to 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 NPD and customer management within the innovative chilled sector.

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