New Product Development NPD Manager

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a passionate NPD Manager to drive innovative product development in Caerphilly. The successful candidate will lead the NPD process, manage a skilled team, and collaborate with various departments to ensure successful product launches. Applicants should have a background in the food industry, particularly in dairy or FMCG, and possess strong project management and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monday to Friday working

Collaborative team culture

Opportunity to lead innovation

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in NPD, ideally in dairy, chilled, or FMCG.
• Strong leadership abilities in influencing across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end NPD process from concept to launch.
• Manage and inspire the NPD team including key roles.
• Conduct market analysis to identify innovation opportunities.

Skills

Creative thinking

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

New Product Development NPD Manager – Caerphilly, South Wales CF83

£50,000 per annum • Contract: Full-time, Permanent • Hours: Monday to Friday

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and creative NPD Manager to lead the development of innovative products from concept to launch. This is a hands-on and influential role, working closely with colleagues across Commercial, Technical, Operations and Marketing to bring new ideas to life. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you will play a key role in shaping the Innovation Pipeline and ensuring our products delight customers and stand out in the market.

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead the full end-to-end NPD process, from blue-sky ideas to successful product launches
• Manage and inspire the NPD team, including the Packaging Technologist and NPD Technician
• Partner with National Account Managers and the Brand Manager to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Keep ahead of market trends, competitor analysis and innovation opportunities
• Drive project timelines and budgets
• Oversee development, trials and product showcases
• Support product testing, shelf-life trials and customer presentations

What We Look For

• A food industry professional with proven experience in NPD, ideally within dairy, chilled, or FMCG sectors
• A creative thinker with commercial acumen and strong project management skills
• Excellent communicator and team leader with the ability to influence across departments
• Resilient, organised, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about food, innovation, and delivering products that customers love

Benefits / Why Join Us

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working - no weekend shifts
• Supportive, ambitious, and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to shape and lead innovation in a growing business
• State-of-the-art facilities, including a brand-new test kitchen

If you are ready to bring passion, creativity, and leadership to a role where your ideas can make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Note: Please contact the recruitment team for application details. The closing date is subject to change based on suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

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