New Product Development Manager (Food)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; 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 dynamic team in Slough. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the product development process from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends. Ideal candidates will have a background in food science and experience in NPD, with strong project management and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager preferred.
• Proactive and passionate about food.
• Experience developing products for brand, retail, and food service.

Responsibilities

• Create product concepts and launch them.
• Prepare costings and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Monitor competitors and conduct market reviews.

Skills

Presentation

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Food Science or related degree

Job description

New Product Development Manager (Food), Slough

Client:

Blue Spark Organisation Ltd

Location:

Slough, 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 your customers’ needs, create concepts that match their briefs, and incorporate new trends within this fast-paced market.

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

You’ll also monitor competitors’ ranges and conduct market reviews to identify development opportunities 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 preferred. Strong presentation, project management, and interpersonal skills are essential 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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