Senior Product Developer – Hybrid working considered

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Senior Product Developer to manage the NPD lifecycle from concept to launch. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of NPD experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. This role also involves innovation leadership and collaboration across teams. The position offers a salary of £38,000 - £43,000, with hybrid working considered and a Healthcare Plan included.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan

Qualifications

• At least 3 years NPD experience.
• Strong innovation and project management skills.
• Retail experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full NPD/EPD lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Lead innovation based on consumer trends.
• Oversee product costings and supplier meetings.
• Collaborate with teams and provide leadership within NPD.

Skills

NPD experience

Innovation skills

Project management skills

Excellent 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