NPD Project Manager-Remote UK

Kendal Nutricare Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits depend on location

Job summary

Kendal Nutricare Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate projects with suppliers and co-manufacturers in the food manufacturing sector in the UK.

The role will oversee NPD, retail launches, co-manufacturing agreements, and market introductions, ensuring delivery on time, meeting specifications, and staying within budget. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Commercial, Marketing, Regulatory, Finance, Supply Chain) and external

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional FMCG or regulated product projects.
• Strong supplier management and co-manufacturing knowledge.
• Proficient in gantt chart planning and coordinating complex timelines.

Responsibilities

• Own project timelines, milestones, and critical paths across multiple projects.
• Coordinate between Operations, Commercial, Marketing, Regulatory, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Drive documentation, task allocation, and project updates for leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Gantt chart management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

PRINCE2 certification

PMP certification

Scrum Master certification

Job description

Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing nutrition success stories.

Kendal Nutricare creates world-class nutrition for every stage of life — from Kendamil infant and toddler formula to Kendalife adult nutrition. We’re a family-owned, purpose-driven business with big global ambitions.

In 2025, we were ranked the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink company, with Kendamil now one of the fastest-growing baby brands in the world, the No.1 Organic formula in both the UK and USA, and available in 40+ countries (and counting).

As the only British infant formula manufacturer, we’re proud to produce our award-winning products here in the UK using British full-cream milk, with no palm oil or unnecessary additives — trusted by families worldwide.

We’re on an exciting path – join us!

The role:

Kendal Nutricare is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate projects with suppliers and co-manufacturers in the food manufacturing sector. This role will oversee multiple initiatives, including new product development (NPD), retail launches, co-manufacturing agreements, and market introductions, ensuring they are delivered on time, meet specifications, and stay within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in FMCG or regulated industries, such as food, nutrition, or pharmaceuticals.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and manage all project timelines, Gantt charts, and critical paths across multiple concurrent projects involving suppliers, co-manufacturers, and internal teams.
• Act as the main liaison between internal departments (Operations, Commercial, Marketing, Regulatory, Finance, Supply Chain) and external suppliers/co-manufacturers to ensure alignment and timely delivery against milestones.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and bottlenecks, and proactively propose mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Maintain visibility of all active projects, reporting progress and key updates to leadership.
• Ensure documentation, task allocation, and project updates are centralised and consistently maintained.
• Support post-launch reviews to capture learnings, improve processes, and optimise workflows for future projects.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and co-manufacturers, driving accountability, quality, and compliance.

What you’ll need:

• Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record managing cross-functional projects in FMCG, food manufacturing, nutrition, or pharma.
• Strong understanding of supplier management, co-manufacturing, and outsourced production processes.
• Skilled in Gantt chart management, critical path analysis, and collaborative project planning tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence and drive results without direct authority over all deliverables.
• Qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Scrum Master are highly desirable.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, scaling organisation, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance (HACCP, BRC, ISO 22000) is a plus.

What you’ll get from us:

The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers.

Benefits depend on location*

*Further details are available from the HR department.