Product and Process Manager
Compleat Food Group
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Job summary
The Compleat Food Group is seeking a Product and Process Development Manager to lead product development from concept to launch at our Ebbw Vale site. You will ensure the launch process is followed, critical paths are respected, and product quality aligns with commercial targets.
You will manage end-to-end development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovation in soups, dips and sauces while building strong customer relationships and leading the site development function.
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the product launch process in FMCG.
- Food-based degree desirable.
- Quality and accuracy of information.
- Timely and accurate completion of tasks.
- Appropriate and timely escalation.
- Facilitating successful feasibility presentations.
- Confidence in providing intelligent solutions to problem solving.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong planning, organisation and project management skills.
- Good analytic and numeracy skills.
Responsibilities
- Deliver customer briefs and innovation pipelines aligned with KPIs.
- Grow and maintain customer relationships.
- Manage end-to-end development at site level.
- Work with Insight and Category teams on pipelines and market insights.
- Oversee handover and launch success of New Product Development.
- Line management responsibility including performance and development.
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Job description
We have a new exciting opportunity for an experienced Product and Process Development Manager to join our NPD team based in Ebbw Vale!
At The Compleat Food Group, we're proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we're on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We're home to some of the UK's most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we're a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK's major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we're united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.
Ebbw Vale, South Wales, NP23 5SD
Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Fridays 08:30-16:00
£50,000 + car allowance + bonus
To lead product development projects from concept to launch, ensuring launch process is followed, critical paths are adhered to, product quality standards are met and development in in line with company objectives and commercial targets.
- Work with the product team to deliver customer briefs and innovation pipelines ensuring all KPIs are delivered in line with critical path dates.
- Growing and maintaining customer relationships.
- Managing the full end to end development function at site level.
- Gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of the soups, dips and sauces category area, processes and kit within the factory.
- Work closely with Insight and Category teams applying food knowledge to develop and deliver the customer development and innovation pipeline.
- Keep up to date with market trends and competitor knowledge
- Manage projects, leading workstreams between site and central functions.
- Own New and Existing Product Development process delivery at site, overseeing handover and launch success
- Oversee trial execution led by the process team
- Support the delivery of site NPD budget
- Line management responsibility including performance and personal development
- Extensive knowledge and experience of product launch process in FMCG environment
- Food Based Degree- desirable
- Quality and accuracy of information
- Timely and accurate completion of tasks
- Appropriate and timely escalation
- Facilitating successful feasibility presentations
- Confidence in providing intelligent solutions to problem solving.
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strong planning, organisation and project management skills.
- Good analytic and numeracy skills
- Attention to detail
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:
- Competitive Car Allowance
- Company Bonus Scheme recognising performance and contribution
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
- 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
- Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
- Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
- Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
- EV charging points - available at selected sites
- 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
- Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
- Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
- Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
- Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
- Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
- Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
- Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
- Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
- Recognition through Club Compleat rewards
- 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
- Charity initiatives and fundraising events
- Team socials to connect and celebrate together
- Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
- New baby gift for new parents
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity's employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
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