NPD Manager — Lead F&B Innovation (1 Day WFH)

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

Benefits offered by this job

1 day work from home

Job summary

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd is assisting a dynamic food & beverage development company in the Wye Valley near Chepstow. This NPD Manager / Senior Development Technologist role leads a team of 3, manages NPD projects from concept through to launch, and works closely with exciting brands.

Based Tintern, the role offers £50,000-£55,000 DOE with 1 day per week work from home and a supportive, entrepreneurial environment that values innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in food & beverage NPD / product development.
• Previous NPD Manager or Senior Technologist experience.
• Degree in Food Technology or Food Science or related field.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication abilities.
• Proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused.
• Passion for food, drink and innovation.

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.
• Keep up to date with emerging food, beverage and ingredient trends.
• Identify and implement improvements across the business.

Skills

NPD management

Team leadership

Project management

Customer communication

Education

Degree in Food Technology or Food Science

Job description

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd is assisting a dynamic food & beverage development company in the Wye Valley near Chepstow. This NPD Manager / Senior Development Technologist role leads a team of 3, manages NPD projects from concept through to launch, and works closely with exciting brands.

Based Tintern, the role offers £50,000-£55,000 DOE with 1 day per week work from home and a supportive, entrepreneurial environment that values innovation and growth.