Senior Product Developer – Hybrid considered - food manufacturing

b3 jobs Ltd; Halstead; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Essex is seeking a Senior Product Developer to manage the NPD lifecycle and drive innovation. This role involves leading projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure product success. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a degree in food science or a related field. Hybrid working is available, and the package includes a healthcare plan.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of NPD experience.
• Strong innovation skills and ability to manage projects.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-facing presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full NPD / EPD lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Lead innovation based on consumer trends and oversee product costings.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Technical, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Project management

Innovation

Communication

Education

Degree in food science, nutrition or related field

Job description

Senior Product Developer – Hybrid working considered

Join an innovative, fast-growing food manufacturer where your talent will thrive in a rewarding and dynamic work environment. This company has achieved remarkable success and takes pride in its outstanding reputation for delivering top-tier customer service and premium-quality products. Be part of a team that sets the standard for excellence.

About the Senior Product Developer job

The purpose of your role will be to support the NPD team by working closely with the NPD Manager and Product Developers in leading projects, mentoring junior staff, and managing customer relationships.

Key tasks

• Manage the full NPD / EPD lifecycle from concept to launch, including developing innovative recipes, running factory trials, and ensuring product feasibility.
• Lead innovation based on consumer trends, acting as lead developer and category expert.
• Oversee product costings, supplier meetings, sourcing raw materials, and identifying market growth opportunities whilst managing projects, customer relationships, NPD briefs, presentations, and client interactions.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Technical, and Supply Chain teams as well as guiding junior team members, provide leadership within NPD, and oversee benchmarking sessions to support continuous improvement.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have at least 3 years NPD experience.
• A degree in food science, nutrition or related field as well as strong innovation and project management skills. Retail experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and confident in customer facing presentations.

More details

The Senior Product Developer job (ref : 8975) is paying £38,000 - £43,000 according to your experience.

Hybrid working is considered 1-2 days per week, and the candidate must be able to drive due to the sites location. The working hours are 8 : 30am – 5 : 00pm.

The package includes a Healthcare Plan.

The site is in Essex and is commutable from Colchester, Braintree, Ipswich, Harwich, Halstead, Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds.

Alternate job titles - NPD Manager | New Product Development Manager | Senior NPD Technologist | NPD Supervisor | Senior Development Technologist | NPD Technologist | Food Development Jobs