NPD & Innovations Lead — On-site Packaging & Launch Expert

LIPTON Teas and Infusions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LIPTON Teas & Infusions is seeking an experienced NDP & Innovations Lead for the Trafford Park site. You will drive factory implementation of new products, packaging changes and innovations, coordinating with Marketing, R&I and Operations to deliver launches on time and to spec.

You will own independent project delivery with accountability for quality, regulatory compliance and site readiness throughout the launch process.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering NPD/EPD or packaging projects in food/beverage manufacturing.
• Strong technical quality foundation: food safety, HACCP, specs, allergens, labeling, change control.
• Packaging and manufacturing knowledge: materials performance, artwork changes, supplier interfaces, line troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated site NPD/EPD, renovation and packaging-change plan and lead reviews.
• Coordinate feasibility, stage-gate evidence, trials, first production and post-launch performance.
• Provide concise updates to Marketing, R&I and site leadership on milestones, risks and costs.
• Lead packaging development, trial protocols, sampling plans, runnability, coding and shelf life assessments.
• Manage SAP data, BOMs, routings, and production versions aligned with specs.

Skills

NPD

EPD

Packaging projects

Food safety

HACCP

Packaging compliance

Change control

Education

BSc/BA or higher in Food Science/Technology/Packaging/Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Job description

LIPTON Teas & Infusions is seeking an experienced NDP & Innovations Lead for the Trafford Park site. You will drive factory implementation of new products, packaging changes and innovations, coordinating with Marketing, R&I and Operations to deliver launches on time and to spec.

You will own independent project delivery with accountability for quality, regulatory compliance and site readiness throughout the launch process.