Senior Product Developer

Confidential; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Opportunity for innovation influence

Job summary

Confidential is searching for a Senior Product Developer in Grimsby to lead product development projects from concept to launch within a reputable food manufacturing business. The ideal candidate will have experience in food development roles, project management skills, and a strong understanding of food manufacturing processes. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment where you can influence innovation and product strategy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Senior Product Development role within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes and environments.
• Experience with retail and/or foodservice customers.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Creative mindset with strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from concept to launch.
• Develop innovative food products aligned with market trends.
• Collaborate with Technical, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• Present products to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct factory trials and product evaluations.
• Ensure products meet quality and manufacturing requirements.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Commercial awareness

Food manufacturing processes

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Product Developer to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business based in Grimsby.

This role is ideal for a passionate and commercially aware product development professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys taking products from concept through to launch.

The Role

Reporting into the Development Manager, you will play a key role in the creation and delivery of innovative, high-quality food products for both retail and foodservice customers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing product development projects from concept to launch
• Developing commercially viable and innovative food products in line with customer and market trends
• Working closely with Technical, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams
• Managing customer briefs and presenting products confidently to internal and external stakeholders
• Conducting factory trials, product benchmarking, and shelf-life evaluations
• Ensuring products meet quality, cost, and manufacturing requirements
• Supporting continuous improvement and innovation initiatives across the business

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a Senior Product Development or Product Developer role in food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes and factory environments
• Experience working with retail and/or foodservice customers
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• A creative mindset combined with strong commercial awareness
• Confidence working cross-functionally and communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• Degree qualification in Food Science, Product Development, or a related discipline preferred

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing business
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Genuine opportunity to influence innovation and product strategy