NPD Manager in Chepstow

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 - Food & Beverage
Location Tintern, near Chepstow £50,000 £55,000 DOE

1 day Work from home Managing a team of 3

Are you an experienced NPD Manager, Senior Development Technologist looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference? We're working with an innovative and successful food & beverage development company that partners with exciting and emerging brands to create award-winning products. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly and entrepreneurial team where you'll have real influence, plenty of variety and the opportunity to grow with the business. The role is based in the beautiful surroundings of the Wye Valley where my client has both their office and a scale up centre.

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.