Senior NPD Manager

Finnebrogue; Downpatrick; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Canteen meals subsidised

Up to 5 free food products per week

On-site wellbeing support

Job summary

Finnebrogue is a leading UK-based food producer in the Sofina Foods Group, operating from Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. As Senior NPD Manager, you will develop and deliver an innovation strategy that drives customer growth, strengthens category leadership and creates sustainable competitive advantage.

You will lead a team of product developers, work closely with Commercial, Marketing, Procurement, Sustainability, Technical and Operations to turn insight-led ideas into successful launches,

Qualifications

• Experience in senior NPD or product development roles.
• Strong leadership and ability to translate insights into commercial launches.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an innovation strategy to drive customer growth and category leadership.
• Lead a team of product developers and collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Procurement, Sustainability, Technical and Operations.
• Transform insight-led ideas into commercially successful launches.
• Review consumer data and present strategy to senior retailer stakeholders; coach the team and lead factory trials.

Job description

Be part of something big

Finnebrogue is a leading UK-based food producer within the globalSofinaFoods Group. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be. Operating from four facilities in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Finnebrogue supplies major supermarkets with own-label bacon, sausages, burgers, and vegetarian products, as well as its pioneering Naked range made without nitrites.

We have been recognised as the UK’s Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Globally,SofinaFoods and its wholly owned subsidiaries operate more than 40 sites and have over 14,000 employees in Canada, UK, Island of Ireland, Germany and France.

Job Role

As Senior NPD Manager, you will be accountable for developing and delivering an innovation strategy that drives customer growth, strengthens category leadership and creates sustainable competitive advantage.

You will lead a talented team of product developers and work closely with Commercial, Marketing, Procurement, Sustainability, Technical and Operations functions to transform insight-led ideas into commercially successful launches.

You will be equally comfortable reviewing consumer data, presenting innovation strategy to senior retailer stakeholders, coaching your team, or leading factory trials.
This role requires a leader who combines creativity, commercial acumen and operational excellence.

Benefits

At Finnebrogue, we offer more than just a job – we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees. Working in one of our state-of-the-art facilities, you’llenjoy free onsite parking and access to electric charging points and access a restaurant-standard canteen with all meals subsidised, includingfree breakfastoptions.

You'll enjoy access to our award-winning Food Shack, where you can receive up to 5 free food products per week. You'll also have confidential support through Insula Wellbeing, our on-site counsellors.

We offer a full calendar of wellbeing, social, and sports events, helping you stay balanced and connected. As you settle into the business, your benefits will continue to grow, with the Perks Discount card, gym membership, cashback healthcare plan, cycle-to-work scheme, electric car scheme, and even your birthday as a paid holiday.