Senior NPD Manager

Finnebrogue; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Electric charging

Canteen meals

Food Shack access

Wellbeing support

Perks Discount card

Gym membership

Cashback healthcare

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Finnebrogue, based in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Senior NPD Manager to own and drive an innovation strategy that grows customers and strengthens our category leadership. You will lead a team of product developers and partner with Commercial, Marketing, Procurement, Sustainability, Technical and Operations to convert insights into successful launches.

You will review consumer data, present strategy to senior retailer stakeholders, coach your team and lead factory trials with a

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an innovation strategy that drives customer growth and strengthens category leadership.
• Lead a team of product developers and collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Procurement, Sustainability, Technical and Operations to translate insights into successful launches.
• Review consumer data and present innovation strategy to senior retailer stakeholders; coach the team and lead factory trials.
• Demonstrate creativity, commercial acumen and operational excellence in leadership.

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

• 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.