Technical Manager - NPD

Jelly Technical; Leek; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Remote working

Career growth

Structured hours 9:00–17:30

Job summary

Jelly Technical is seeking an experienced Technical Manager - NPD to lead product development from concept to market launch. The role is remote, offering autonomy while collaborating with marketing, supply chain and business development teams.

You will work with suppliers, ensure regulatory compliance and uphold ISO standards, track trends, and translate insights into the portfolio. A degree in Food Science and solid NPD experience are required, with strong IT skills and a commercial,

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related discipline.
• Product development experience in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, quality principles and ISO standards for NPD.
• Experience managing complex projects and executing technical strategies.
• Ability to work remotely with self-motivation and strong IT skills.
• Commercial acumen with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept to market launch.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain and business development teams.
• Manage supplier relationships to secure robust manufacturing options.
• Improve product performance while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain information governance for data.
• Track market trends and ingredient innovations to share insights with the business.

Skills

Product development leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Remote work proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

Are you an experienced food manufacturing professional with a passion for driving product innovation from concept to launch?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented professional to join a growing, forward-thinking food nutrition manufacturing company. Operating entirely on a remote basis, this role offers the perfect balance of autonomy and cross-functional teamwork, allowing you to spearhead product development while collaborating with marketing, supply chain and business development teams.

Role and responsibilities of this Technical Manager - NPD role:

• Lead product development from initial concept through to successful market launch.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain and business development team.
• Manage supplier relationships to secure robust manufacturing options.
• Improve product performance while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain high-level information governance for all technical data.
• Track market trends and ingredient innovations to proactively share strategic insights with the wider business.

Experience and Qualifications for this Technical Manager - NPD role:

• Hold a Degree in Food Science or a closely related technical discipline.
• Possess product development experience within the food manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of food manufacturing processes, quality principles and ISO standards relating to NPD.
• Show proven experience in managing complex projects and executing technical project strategies.
• Exhibit remote working proficiency with a self-motivated, unsupervised approach and strong IT skills.
• Display commercial acumen combined with a solutions-orientated and mentality.

Benefits to you as a Technical Manager - NPD:

• Salary is negotiable depending on experience.
• Remote working.
• Long-term career stability and professional growth.
• Work structured hours from Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm.
• Drive technical strategy and have a genuine, visible impact on a growing business's core portfolio.