New Product Development NPD Manager in Caerphilly

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced NPD Manager in Caerphilly. This role involves leading the development of innovative food products from concept to launch, managing a talented team, and driving market-focused solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in the food industry, especially within dairy or FMCG sectors. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

No weekend shifts

Supportive team culture

Opportunity for innovation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in NPD within dairy, chilled, or FMCG sectors.
• Ability to influence across departments and manage teams.
• Resilient and organized with multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full end-to-end NPD process from concept to launch.
• Manage the NPD team including Packaging Technologist.
• Keep ahead of market trends and drive innovation.

Skills

Food industry experience in NPD

Project management skills

Excellent communication

Creative thinking

Job description

New Product Development NPD Manager

Caerphilly, South Wales CF83 • £50,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday

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 £50,000 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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