NPD Manager

manucomm recruitment; Chepstow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

manucomm recruitment is seeking an NPD Manager / Senior Development Technologist for a food & beverage business in Tintern, near Chepstow. The role offers £50,000–£55,000 DOE, plus 1 day per week from home, and leads a team of 3 technologists.

You will manage NPD projects from concept to launch, develop recipes and processes, and work closely with customers to drive innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science or a related subject.
• Experience in food or beverage NPD / product development.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 3 Technologists.
• Manage NPD projects from concept through to launch.
• Work closely with customers and brands.
• Develop recipes, formulations, ingredients and processes.
• Lead trials, testing and product development.
• Manage project timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends.
• Identify and implement improvements across the business.

Skills

NPD experience

Product development

Project management

Communication skills

Customer-facing

Commercial mindset

Problem solving

Leadership

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Food Technology / Food Science

Job description

NPD Manager / Senior Development Technologist - Food & Beverage

Location Tintern, near Chepstow | £50,000–£55,000 DOE |

1 day Work from home | Managing a team of 3

The Role

As NPD Manager / Senior Development Technologist, you'll:

• Lead and develop a team of 3 Technologists.
• Manage NPD projects from concept through to launch.
• Work closely with customers and exciting food & beverage brands.
• Develop recipes, formulations, ingredients and processes.
• Lead trials, testing and product development.
• Manage project timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
• Keep up to date with emerging food, beverage and ingredient trends.
• Identify and implement improvements across the business.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in food or beverage NPD / product development.
• Previous experience as an NPD Manager, Senior Technologist
• A degree or equivalent in Food Technology, Food Science or a related subject.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication abilities.
• A proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused approach.
• A genuine passion for food, drink and innovation.
• The confidence to lead, influence and build strong relationships.

Other relevant job titles may include New Product Development Manager, Senior NPD Technologist, Senior Food Technologist, Product Development Manager, NPD Lead, Food Innovation Manager, Product Development Technologist and Concept Technologist.

Location this role is commutable from Chepstow, Monmouth, Newport, Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester and surrounding areas.

With 1 day per week working from home, you’ll get the best of both worlds — a collaborative team environment with added flexibility.

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