New Product Development Manager (Food)

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturer in the chilled food sector is seeking a New Product Development Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will develop concepts from inception to launch while ensuring product quality and market relevance. With responsibilities including cost management and cross-team collaboration, this role offers a great opportunity for proactive food graduates looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create products from concept to launch.
• Prepare costings to ensure products are within budget.
• Conduct market reviews to identify development opportunities.

Skills

Presentation

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Food Science Degree

Job description

Company: Blue Spark Organisation Ltd

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

• 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 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 products from concept to launch. You’ll develop concepts that meet customer briefs while incorporating new trends in this fast-paced market. Responsibilities include preparing costings to ensure products are within budget, working with internal teams to certify product quality, and conducting market reviews to identify development opportunities.

The Person

Ideal candidates are proactive and passionate food graduates with experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager, looking to develop their skills further. Proven experience developing products for brand, retail, and food service customers is preferred. Excellent 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.

Ref: L6858

Note: Due to high application volumes, responses may take up to 5 working days. Only candidates with eligibility to work in the UK or valid work visas will be considered. We are committed to providing accommodations during the application process to support all candidates.