NPD Manager - Food & Beverage | Lead Projects & Launches

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Chepstow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 day work from home

Job summary

NPD Manager / Senior Development Technologist role in the Wye Valley area (Tintern, near Chepstow) with hybrid work options and a salary in the £50k–£55k range. You will lead a small team of three and drive NPD projects from concept through to launch, collaborating with customers and growing exciting brands.

The role offers 1 day per week working from home, a proactive, entrepreneurial environment and opportunities to influence product strategy and development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

NPD management

Food & beverage product development

Project management

Customer-facing communication

Education

Degree in Food Technology / Food Science

Job description

NPD Manager / Senior Development Technologist role in the Wye Valley area (Tintern, near Chepstow) with hybrid work options and a salary in the £50k–£55k range. You will lead a small team of three and drive NPD projects from concept through to launch, collaborating with customers and growing exciting brands.

The role offers 1 day per week working from home, a proactive, entrepreneurial environment and opportunities to influence product strategy and development.