NPD Manager

Young's Seafood; Malton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young's Seafood is seeking a dynamic NPD Manager to drive end-to-end new product development for Sofina Europe. This role involves managing cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of projects on time and within budget, while maintaining high quality standards. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology, strong project management skills, and a passion for innovation in the food sector. Join us to lead product innovation in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Online Benefits Hub

Canteen

Life insurance

On-site parking

Company pension

Referral programme

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in NPD.
• Demonstrated clear project management skills and ability to lead projects from concept to launch.
• Strong numeracy and track record of financial accountability within NPD projects.
• Demonstrated career experience within innovation in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of all allocated NPD projects while meeting quality and cost requirements.
• Follow robust processes and due diligence at all stages of project development.
• Flag any deviations from the process and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Foster strong relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver NPD/regeneration plans effectively.
• Hold clear accountability for critical path tasks within NPD projects.
• Provide mentorship and training to direct reports to enhance their skills in NPD and project management.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Numeracy

Food innovation passion

Education

HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology

Job description

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The Role

Manage with the wider business cross functional teams to implement development plans to quality, cost, and timescale, across brand/own label, for the European Pork & Seafood Divisions. Working closely with all the relevant functions, to ensure customer and site expectations are met. End to end concept to launch with critical path generation and ownership required.

The Ideal Candidate

• HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology, or minimum 5 years of relevant experience in NPD.
• Demonstrated clear project management skills and ability to lead projects from concept to launch.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage effectively with stakeholders and teams.
• Track record of developing differentiated products and working cooperatively with multifunctional teams.
• Strong numeracy and track record of financial accountability within NPD projects.
• Must have a passion for food and demonstrated career experience within innovation in the food industry.

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive rates
• Online Benefits Hub
• Canteen
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of all allocated NPD projects while meeting quality and cost requirements.
• Follow robust processes and due diligence at all stages of project development.
• Flag any deviations from the process and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Foster strong relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver NPD/regeneration plans effectively.
• Hold clear accountability for critical path tasks within NPD projects.
• Provide mentorship and training to direct reports to enhance their skills in NPD and project management.

Summary

Drive end-to-end NPD for Sofina Europe, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline targets through cross-functional collaboration.