New Product Development NPD Manager

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in South Wales is seeking a passionate NPD Manager to lead product innovation from concept to launch. The ideal candidate will have experience in food product development, strong project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monday to Friday working

Collaborative team culture

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in NPD within dairy, chilled, or FMCG sectors.
• Strong project management skills and ability to influence across teams.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end NPD process from concept to launch.
• Manage NPD team and ensure customer-focused solutions.
• Drive project timelines, budgets, and product showcases.

Skills

Project management

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Overview

New Product Development NPD Manager – Caerphilly, South Wales CF83 • GBP50,000 per annum • Full-time, Permanent • Hours: Monday to Friday

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are proud to be working with an award-winning manufacturer with innovation at their core who are looking for a New Product Development NPD Manager to join their growing team in Caerphilly, South Wales.

The Role

We re on the lookout 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 ll play a key role in shaping our ambitious Innovation Pipeline and ensuring our products continue to delight customers and stand out in the market.

What You ll Be Doing

• Leading the full end-to-end NPD process, from blue-sky ideas to successful product launches
• Managing and inspiring the NPD team, including our Packaging Technologist and NPD Technician
• Partnering with National Account Managers and the Brand Manager to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Keeping ahead of the curve with market trends, competitor analysis and innovation opportunities
• Driving project timelines and budgets
• Making full use for development, trials and product showcases
• Supporting product testing, shelf-life trials and customer presentations

What We re Looking 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

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary of GBP50,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working no weekend shifts
• Be part of a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to shape and lead innovation in a growing business
• Work with state-of-the-art facilities, including our brand-new test kitchen

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

If you would like to apply for the role of NPD Manager then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed)

Closing date is 9.10.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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