Senior Food Product Development Lead

BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh food company in the United Kingdom is searching for a Development Manager to join their dynamic development team. In this role, you will spearhead the creation of innovative food products, ensuring they meet customer trends while maintaining high quality. You will manage the development process, liaising with various teams and customers to deliver projects to completion. The ideal candidate should have experience in the FMCG sector and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, alongside a passion for food innovation.

Benefits

Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)

Private medical insurance

Annual Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Free health check

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a similar FMCG role within the food industry.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A drive for results and innovative thinking.
• Ability to work within a dynamic team environment.
• Full UK Driving licence (Location dependent).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development team to innovate new food products.
• Ensure smooth transition of products to the Process Team.
• Manage product development process and quality.
• Maintain effective relationships with customers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

People management

Customer experience

Critical thinking

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

A leading fresh food company in the United Kingdom is searching for a Development Manager to join their dynamic development team. In this role, you will spearhead the creation of innovative food products, ensuring they meet customer trends while maintaining high quality. You will manage the development process, liaising with various teams and customers to deliver projects to completion. The ideal candidate should have experience in the FMCG sector and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, alongside a passion for food innovation.