Product Design Manager

Platform Recruitment; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer is looking for an experienced Product Design Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. You will lead the product development team, managing multiple projects from concept to launch while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with the opportunity to innovate in a supportive R&D environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity to shape innovative new products

Supportive, collaborative R&D environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development within food or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of powder manufacturing processes such as spray drying and agglomeration.
• Confident leader with excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the product development team.
• Deliver new product launches and manage product lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance across formulation, testing, and validation.
• Ensure compliance with all quality and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and procurement teams.
• Manage external supplier and research relationships.

Skills

Product Development

Leadership

Project Management

Food Technology

Job description

Product Design Manager (12-Month FTC)

Location: South East England
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Industry: Food / FMCG
Key Skills: Product Development, R&D, Leadership, Project Management, Food Technology

About the Role

A leading FMCG manufacturer is looking for a Product Design Manager to join on a 12-month fixed term contract. You'll lead the product development team, managing multiple projects from concept to launch while ensuring products meet regulatory, quality and commercial targets. This is a great opportunity to drive innovation within a fast-paced, growing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the product development team
• Deliver new product launches and manage product lifecycle
• Provide technical guidance across formulation, testing and validation
• Ensure compliance with all quality and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with marketing, supply chain and procurement teams
• Manage external supplier and research relationships

About You

• Proven experience in product development within food or FMCG
• Strong knowledge of powder manufacturing processes (e.g. spray drying, agglomeration)
• Confident leader with excellent communication and project management skills
• Able to apply technical knowledge in a commercial environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to shape innovative new products
• Supportive, collaborative R&D environment

Interested?
Apply today