Process Development Project Manager

Novus Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Process Development Project Manager in Cheshire. The role emphasizes overseeing the NPD project process in food manufacturing, requiring proven project management skills and experience in a technical environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career advancement in a project-focused capacity.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, ideally with chilled or multi-component products.
• Strong understanding of process and product development within a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Significant experience in process development with an understanding of critical paths and demanding launch programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the NPD project processes to drive compliance.
• Coordinate technical, development, operations, and commercial teams.
• Build and track project plans, managing timelines and risks.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Understanding of process and product development

Project management skills

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Confident communication skills

Job description

Process Development Project Manager

Food Manufacturing | Cross-Functional NPD Role

£60k

Cheshire

We’re looking for a Process Development Project Manager for a role that offers strong career progression within the development discipline. You’ll already understand the product development journey — from early creative concepts and factory trials through to spotting the finished product on the shelf. You’ll also appreciate what happens behind the scenes, and how vital it is to manage each launch as a individual project with accuracy, measurement and communication across the business.

What you’ll do

• Manage and oversee the NPD project processes, ensuring consistent oversight to drive compliance and all milestones are met.
• Coordinate technical, development, operations and commercial teams to keep projects aligned.
• Build and track project plans, managing timelines, risks and acting on any deals or issues.
• Maintain a clear and accurate overview of all active NPD projects.
• Run key project meetings, capturing actions and driving improvements.
• Communicate project updates and risks confidently to senior stakeholders.
• Support post-launch reviews and continuous improvement within process development.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in food manufacturing, ideally with chilled or multi-component products.
• Strong understanding of process and product development within a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Significant experience in process development with an understanding of critical paths and demanding launch programmes.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to influence — essential for this role.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across teams and wants to move away from people management into project-focused work across multiple sites and contact points.

For more information, contact Sarah at Novus — and let’s get you into your new role by Spring 2026.