Product Development Manager (McVitie's)

pladis Global; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Health Cash Plan

Private medical Insurance

Life Assurance Cover

25 days + bank holidays

1 Volunteering Day per year

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading global snack manufacturer is seeking a Product Development Manager to innovate products like McVitie's. The role involves overseeing product design, managing resources, and ensuring high standards of safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science and experience in a technical role within the food industry. This full-time position is based in High Wycombe and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in one category (snacks, cake, biscuits) in a technical or commercial role.
• Experience managing a portfolio of projects.
• Effective communication, presentation and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end innovation for iconic brands from concept to launch.
• Manage resources across design and technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Proven experience in category

Technical project management

Effective communication

Knowledge of Basic Food Legislation

Time leadership skills

Education

Degree in Food Science /Technology

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity in our R&D function for a Product Development Manager to work across Elevated Indulgence, which includes McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives, Hobnobs, Club and more! The Product Development Manager role is both proactive, taking opportunities to develop concepts to fit with brand strategies and reactive to technical briefs from the marketing teams.

You will manage and be accountable for all technical aspects of product design and deliver developments to market, meeting the quality, cost and timings encouraged. As a Product Development Manager, you are responsible for technical project management, recipe development and factory implementation planning. You will work closely with Marketing to interpret product briefs, apply your technical understanding and then work closely with Manufacturing to see the product through to launch.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Lead end-to-end innovation for iconic brands including McVitie’s and Hobnobs, from concept to launch
• Collaborate cross-functionally to overcome technical challenges and deliver tailored solutions
• Manage resources across design and technical teams, ensuring timely project execution and documentation
• Plan and execute bench samples, pilot plant trials, and factory trials, presenting results to marketing
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, GMP standards, and pladis product development policies
• Contribute to regional innovation strategy, promote continuous improvement, and uphold high team standards

Bring your experience.

• Degree in Food Science /Technology
• Proven experience in one category (snacks, cake, sweet, savoury biscuits, confectionery) in a technical or commercial role is crucial
• Some experience in product development demonstrated through successfully managing a portfolio of projects and playing an active part in cross functional project teams
• Teammate with efficient time leadership skills
• Knowledge of Basic Food Legislation - Food Safety (Basic HACCP)
• Effective communication, presentation and influencing abilities
• Basic product budgeting experience

What will the interview process be?

• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to great training and development opportunities

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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