New Product Development (NPD) Specialist

Morrisons; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus scheme

15% discount in our supermarkets andc

Additional 10% discount card for a not

Genuine career progression and devopmt

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Competitive pension and life assurance

Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits

MyPerks discounts

Family-friendly policies including 26w

Job summary

Myton Food Group is seeking a proactive Product Development Lead to own New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD). You will guide ideas from concept through launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate briefs into market-ready products.

You’ll oversee timelines, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality across supplier and factory interactions, tasting and benchmarking, and post-launch reviews to keep products competitive.

Qualifications

• Strong communication across stakeholders at all levels is essential.
• Proven experience managing NPD projects from concept to launch.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and teams.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, results‑oriented mind-set.
• Excellent organisational skills for handling complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the development process from concept to launch with attention to detail.
• Coordinate with retail teams and suppliers to track progress and inputs.
• Manage timelines and tasks, ensuring on-schedule delivery.
• Ensure documentation supports regulatory compliance and consistency.
• Collaborate with wider teams to turn briefs into market-ready products.
• Lead factory involvement, trials and first production runs.
• Organise tastings and benchmarking to drive continuous improvements.
• Review post-launch performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship building

Enthusiasm and drive

Organisational skills

Job description

More about the role

At Myton Food Group, we're proud to produce and manufacture many of our own food products, helping us stay close to our customers' needs. You'll be part of an exciting team that creates delicious food products, whether it's innovating new items or perfecting existing ones, your work will have a direct impact on our customers’ tables.

As a key player in our product development team, you’ll take ownership of both New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects. From creating fresh ideas to launching them in stores, you’ll oversee the entire process, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the Process: You’ll lead the development journey from concept to launch, making sure every step is delivered with care
• Communication: Keep everyone in the loop, from retail teams to suppliers, making sure all stakeholders are up to speed on the progress of each project
• Stay on Track: You’ll manage timelines and tasks like a seasoned project manager, keeping everything on schedule
• Be Detail-Oriented: Ensure all documentation is spot-on for regulatory compliance and consistency
• Collaborate with wider Teams: Work closely with wider colleagues to turn their product briefs into reality, ensuring we meet and exceed customer expectations
• Work with Suppliers: Source new raw materials, collaborate with suppliers, and handle the paperwork to keep projects moving forward
• Get Creative: You’ll formulate recipes and prepare samples that bring product briefs to life, showcasing your culinary flair
• Factory Involvement: Coordinate factory trials and oversee the first production runs to ensure top-note quality and consistency
• Benchmark and Taste: Organise tasting sessions and benchmarking to assess product quality, and create action plans for improvements

• Evaluate Success: Post launch, you’ll review product performance and make any tweaks to keep our products at the top of their game

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined in the job description, there are several key qualifications and attributes that are essential for success in this role::

• Exceptional Communication Skills: You should possess the ability to inspire and engage with stakeholders at all levels and across various functions within the organisation. Clear and persuasive communication can facilitate collaboration and project success
• Strong Project Management Experience: Demonstrated experience in New Product Development (NPD) is crucial for this role. You should have a track record of successfully managing NPD projects, from concept to launch
• Relationship Building Skills: Building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders is a vital part of this role. Your ability to connect with and influence others will be important for project success
• Enthusiasm and Drive: A proactive and results-oriented mind-set is necessary to drive projects forward and deliver on objectives. Enthusiasm and motivation can inspire teams and keep projects on track
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills are essential for managing complex projects with multiple tasks and deadlines. Prioritisation is key to ensuring that all aspects of the product development process run smoothly

More about our perks

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• 'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Optional payroll charity donationsA range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave

More about you

If you're passionate about creating innovative food products and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. You will also have:

• Exceptional Communication Skills: You should possess the ability to inspire and engage with stakeholders at all levels and across various functions within the organisation. Clear and persuasive communication can facilitate collaboration and project success
• Strong Project Management Experience: Demonstrated experience in New Product Development (NPD) is crucial for this role. You should have a track record of successfully managing NPD projects, from concept to launch
• Relationship Building Skills: Building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders is a vital part of this role. Your ability to connect with and influence others will be important for project success
• Enthusiasm and Drive: A proactive and results-oriented mind-set is necessary to drive projects forward and deliver on objectives.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills are essential for managing complex projects with multiple tasks and deadlines. Prioritisation is key to ensuring that all aspects of the product development process run smoothly