New Product Development Manager (Food)

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the chilled food sector is seeking a New Product Development Manager in Northampton. The ideal candidate is a food graduate with experience in product development, possessing excellent project management and interpersonal skills. This role involves creating innovative product concepts, preparing costings, and ensuring products meet quality standards, while also monitoring market trends and competitors.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager.
• Proven track record of product development for brand, retail & food service customers.
• Passionate about the chilled food sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop products from concept to launch within agreed budgets.
• Conduct market reviews and analyse competitors' ranges.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Food Science or related degree

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Client:

Blue Spark Organisation Ltd

Location:

northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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 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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Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process.

Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.