NPD & Innovations Lead: Packaging & Launch Expert

LIPTON Teas

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

LIPTON Teas & Infusions at the Trafford Park site seeks an experienced NDP & Innovations Lead to own factory implementation of new products, packaging changes and packaging innovation, coordinating with Marketing, Commercial and R&I.

You will drive safe, compliant, manufacturable launches on time, with decisive technical leadership and cross-functional delivery, reporting to the Quality Manager and managing site project coordination.

Qualifications

Proven experience delivering NPD/EPD or packaging projects in FMCG/manufacturing.
Strong technical foundation in food safety, HACCP, specifications, allergens and packaging compliance.
Excellent communication and influencing skills with cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience with ERP/BOM controls, ideally SAP, plus data analysis and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

Own the integrated site NPD/EPD, renovation and packaging-change plan, leading reviews and risk actions.
Coordinate accurate product, raw-material and packaging specifications with validated evidence and change management.
Lead packaging development, trial protocols, runnability and line readiness, driving corrective actions before routine manufacture.
Ensure SAP data, BOMs, routings and production versions align with approved specs.
Lead investigations and CAPA for product/packaging issues and support audits and regulatory requests.