New Product Development Manager (Food)

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the chilled food sector seeks a New Product Development Manager to join its dynamic team. The role focuses on creating exciting product concepts, ensuring they meet customer needs while adhering to quality standards. This position is ideal for a proactive food graduate ready to advance their career in a fast-paced industry.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager.
• Proven track record of developing products for brand, retail, and food service customers.

Responsibilities

• Creating products from concept stage to launch.
• Preparing costings to ensure budget compliance.
• Conducting market reviews to identify development areas.

Skills

Project Management

Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Food Science Degree

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Client:

Blue Spark Organisation Ltd

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 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 internal teams to certify products are in line with quality parameters.

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

The Person

Suitable for a proactive and passionate food graduate with experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager, seeking to develop NPD and customer management skills within this innovative chilled sector.

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

If you have the ambition and talent to take the next step in your career, apply now or contact Kimia at 0345 2600 737 for more information.

Additional Information

Ref: L6858

Due to the large number of applications, our opportunities attract, it may take time to review all applications. We aim to respond within 5 working days, but if you do not hear from us within this period, your application has not been successful. We provide necessary accommodations to assist you throughout the application and interview process, whether physical or non-physical.

Please note, we only accept applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK with valid visas.