NPD Process Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food manufacturing company seeks an NPD Process Specialist based in Preston. Join a dynamic team to innovate and enhance food products, overseeing projects from concept to launch and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have strong project management and communication skills, contributing to the development of exceptional food products that meet customer needs.

Benefits

15% store discount from day one

Additional 10% discount for friends/family

Career development opportunities

Subsidized staff canteen

Free parking

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare and well-being benefits

MyPerks discounts at various retailers

Long service awards

Enhanced family/maternity/parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience in process control/NPD.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage stakeholders.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development projects from concept to launch.
• Ensure compliance and maintain documentation for regulatory standards.
• Manage timelines and coordinate factory trials.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

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NPD Process Specialist, Preston, Lancashire

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Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

NPD Process Specialist/NPD Technologist

Based in Wakefield/Leeds area

Monday – Friday, days-based, flexible start times

Due to significant investment and NPD activities on a large, world-class manufacturing site, we are recruiting for an NPD Process Specialist.

About The Role

They produce and manufacture many of their own food products, helping them stay close to customer needs. You will be part of an exciting team creating delicious food products, innovating new items or perfecting existing ones, impacting customers’ tables directly.

As a key player in their product development team, you’ll own process development projects from concept to launch, overseeing process execution and ensuring timely delivery. You will also manage key factory process settings to meet specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the process: Lead development ensuring quality at each step
• Communicate effectively: Keep stakeholders informed of project progress
• Manage timelines: Keep projects on schedule
• Ensure compliance: Maintain accurate documentation for regulatory standards
• Collaborate: Work with colleagues to turn product briefs into reality
• Work with suppliers: Source raw materials and handle related paperwork
• Coordinate factory trials and first production runs to ensure quality
• Manage factory processes to optimize line settings for quality

About You

• Exceptional communication skills to engage stakeholders
• Strong project management experience in process control/NPD
• Relationship-building skills with colleagues and suppliers
• Enthusiastic, proactive, results-oriented mindset
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Benefits:

• 15% store discount from day one
• Additional 10% discount for friends/family
• Career development opportunities
• Subsidized staff canteen
• Free parking
• Pension and life assurance
• Healthcare and well-being benefits
• MyPerks discounts at various retailers
• Long service awards
• Optional charity donations via payroll
• Enhanced family/maternity/parental leave

For more information, contact Mike Butler at 07786116356 or send your CV to [emailprotected].

Candidates currently working as NPD Process Specialist, NPD Technologist, or NPD Process Technologist may be suitable.

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