NPD Product Developer – Food Innovation & Launch

Cranswick PLC; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & career development

Pension package

Wellbeing discounts

Cycle to work

Extra holiday

Share scheme

Gym membership discounts

Death in service insurance

Additional holiday

Job summary

Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby’s) in Hull is seeking a motivated Product Developer to support NPD and EPD projects from concept through to launch.

You will work closely with site teams and customers to deliver high-quality products on time, develop knowledge of food products and manufacturing processes, and manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate holds a degree in a food-related subject, has 6 months to 2 years’ experience in a similar field, and possesses a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a food-related subject.
• Experience in NPD/EPD processes is desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver NPD and EPD projects from concept to launch.
• Act as a link between sites, customers, and internal departments.
• Ensure customer expectations and technical requirements are met.
• Support successful product launches across the business.
• Develop strong knowledge of food products and manufacturing processes.
• Work collaboratively with site functions to achieve project goals.

Skills

NPD knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree or equivalent in food subject

Job description

Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby’s) in Hull is seeking a motivated Product Developer to support NPD and EPD projects from concept through to launch.

You will work closely with site teams and customers to deliver high-quality products on time, develop knowledge of food products and manufacturing processes, and manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate holds a degree in a food-related subject, has 6 months to 2 years’ experience in a similar field, and possesses a full driving licence.