New Product Development Manager (Food)

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the chilled food division is seeking a New Product Development Manager to join their team. The role involves creating innovative products from concept to launch, managing costs, and ensuring alignment with customer needs and quality standards. The ideal candidate will hold a Food Science degree and have relevant experience in product development, demonstrating strong project management and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager.
• Familiarity with brand, retail & food service product development.
• Track record of successful product launches.

Responsibilities

• Create new products from concept stage to launch.
• Prepare costings to meet budget requirements.
• Conduct market reviews to identify development opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Food Science Degree

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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 stage to launch. With an understanding of your customers’ needs, you’ll create concepts that match their briefs whilst taking them to the next level by encompassing new trends within this fast-paced market.

You’ll help prepare costings to ensure products are produced within the agreed budget as well as working with the internal teams to certify products are in line with agreed quality parameters.

Keeping an eye on your competitors ranges you’ll also conduct market reviews identifying areas of development that can contribute to the company’s success.

The Person

Suit a proactive and passionate food graduate who has experience of working as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager and is now looking to develop their NPD and customer management skills within this innovative chilled sector.

Ideally, you’ll have a proven track record of developing products for brand, retail & food service customers. Excellent presentation and project management skills are also crucial along with great interpersonal skills as you’ll be working closely with internal teams to drive projects forward.

So, if have the ambition and talent to take the next step in your career then apply now or contact Kimia on 0345 2600 737 for more information.

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