NPD Manager

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food brand in Cheshire is seeking a Technical & NPD Manager to lead new product development and provide technical support. This role involves managing the NPD process, resolving technical issues, and driving continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate has experience in the dairy or FMCG sector, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary package is on offer along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Technical Manager, NPD Manager, or combined Technical & Development role within dairy or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, and legislation.
• Proven experience taking products from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end NPD process from concept to launch.
• Taking ownership of technical issue resolution.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects.
• Researching market trends for innovation.

Skills

Food safety

Quality systems

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Overview

Cheshire - Hybrid | Up to £50,000 Basic (Potentially Negotiable to £60k) + Benefits

About the Company

We\'re delighted to be exclusively supporting a leading food brand based in Cheshire, known for producing high-quality products for both retail customers. As part of their continued growth and investment in innovation, they\'re now seeking a Technical & NPD Manager to take ownership of both new product development and technical support across their range. This is a key hire for a forward-thinking business that prides itself on product quality, sustainable sourcing, and continuous improvement.

The Technical & NPD Manager Role

• Managing the end-to-end NPD process, from concept through to launch, ensuring all products meet quality and legal standards.
• Taking ownership of technical issue resolution, handling product complaints, factory errors, and corrective actions.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects, reviewing and refining existing recipes and formulations.
• Proactively researching new market trends and identifying opportunities for innovation within the dairy sector.
• Liaising with procurement and production teams to develop product specifications and source new ingredients.
• Maintaining and updating technical documentation, artwork checks, and product labelling to ensure compliance.
• Conducting factory trials and overseeing scale-up activities for new or reformulated products.
• Providing technical support to internal teams and key retail customers.
• Attending trade shows and supplier visits in the UK and occasionally overseas.

The Person / Requirements

• Experience in a Technical Manager, NPD Manager, or combined Technical & Development role within dairy, chilled foods, or wider FMCG food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, and legislation.
• Proven experience taking products from concept to launch in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable managing factory issues, complaints, and corrective actions.
• Excellent communicator with strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Able to balance creative product development with robust technical compliance.
• Flexible to travel occasionally for trade shows, supplier meetings, or customer visits.

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