NPD Manager

Michael Page (UK); Accrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the FMCG and manufacturing sector is seeking a proactive NPD Manager to oversee the full NPD gate process. This role involves managing costings for NPD projects, collaborating with technical teams, and ensuring all customer dates are met. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing, strong organizational and project management skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative product development while enjoying great company benefits.

Benefits

Great company benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of NPD/process experience in food manufacturing.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and achievement-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full NPD gate process and chair weekly meetings.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to deliver briefs promptly.

Skills

NPD/process experience

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a well-established, large organisation within the FMCG and manufacturing sector.

Client Details

This is a well-established, large organisation within the FMCG and manufacturing sector.

Description

1. Manage the full NPD gate process ensuring all stakeholders are kept up to date and all customer dates are achieved, including chairing the Weekly NPD meeting.
2. Understand factory processes and recipe management to identify potential savings.
3. Support engineering on capex projects with process support for product development as required.
4. Benchmark competitor products and facilitate internal tasting sessions and buy-back sessions.
5. Manage costings for all NPD & EPD projects.
6. Present at customer NPD sessions.
7. Collaborate cross-departmentally to deliver briefs promptly, supporting technical teams with relevant paperwork, HACCP, etc.
8. Approve new packaging, including inner and outer packaging requirements.
9. Organize and document all relevant information systematically.

Profile

• 3-5 years of NPD/process experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and achievement-oriented.
• Value-driven with consumer, customer, and industry awareness.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence at various levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Job Offer

Great company benefits.