NPD Manager

Zest Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking an ambitious NPD Manager to join their innovation team. In this role, you will develop and launch new products, manage projects, and collaborate with various teams. The ideal candidate has a Food Science degree and 1–2 years' experience in product development. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your ideas can thrive.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in an NPD or similar position within food manufacturing.
• Confident presenting ideas and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and launch new products from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with teams to realize product ideas.
• Monitor market trends and consumer preferences.

Skills

Project management

Market trend analysis

Collaboration

Creative product development

Education

Food Science degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate foodie with a flair for creativity and innovation? Ready to shake things up in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment? We're teaming up with a leading UK producer to find an ambitious and energetic NPD Manager to join their growing innovation team. If you're looking for the next step up in your career, bursting with ideas, thrive on variety, and love seeing your creations land on supermarket shelves – this could be the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of developing and launching new and upgraded products from concept right through to launch – ensuring every project hits the mark on time, cost and quality.
• Work closely with commercial, technical and operations teams to turn big ideas into delicious realities.
• Keep finger firmly on the pulse of market trends and consumer cravings.
• Manage multiple projects at pace, ensuring everything runs smoothly from kitchen concept to full‑scale production.
• Build brilliant relationships with major retail customers and help shape the next wave of winning products.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in an NPD or similar position within food manufacturing.
• Food Science degree or equivalent experience to back up technical know‑how.
• Confident presenting ideas, juggling projects and collaborating across teams.
• Passion for great food and love bringing exciting new products to life.

Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity for the next step up in your career and to join a respected manufacturer that champions quality, innovation and a sprinkle of fun in everything they do.

Contact

Please note: this client is unable to offer sponsorship opportunities at this time.
For more information or a confidential chat, contact Danielle Bailey on 01780 483 999 or email [e-mail].