Product Development Lead — FMCG Innovation (12-Month)

Rockfield Specialist Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product Development Manager for a fixed-term contract in Basingstoke, UK. The successful candidate will lead a team focused on complex new product development projects at a global FMCG manufacturer. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership, ensuring consumer-led product solutions, and managing stakeholder relations. Candidates should possess a solid background in food manufacturing and demonstrate strong project management capabilities. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Background in food manufacturing is essential.
• Line management experience is required.
• Sound technical knowledge of ingredients and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a product development team and complex NPD projects.
• Provide technical leadership and governance.
• Ensure robust product solutions and validate approaches.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical understanding of ingredients

Numeracy for trend analysis

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product Development Manager for a fixed-term contract in Basingstoke, UK. The successful candidate will lead a team focused on complex new product development projects at a global FMCG manufacturer. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership, ensuring consumer-led product solutions, and managing stakeholder relations. Candidates should possess a solid background in food manufacturing and demonstrate strong project management capabilities. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.