Technical & NPD Manager: Food Safety & Innovation Lead

b3 jobs ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

b3 jobs ltd in Leicestershire is seeking a Technical & NPD Manager to maintain and drive BRCGS standards and systems across the site. You will head the NPD function, developing products that meet customer briefs, consumer trends and commercial objectives.

Working with Production, you will lead trials and launches, ensure compliance with food safety and quality controls, and monitor market trends to identify new concepts that support business growth and customer success.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing and quality systems.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS standards and HACCP practices.
• Experience leading NPD from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve BRCGS standards across the site.
• Head up NPD, develop products from concept to launch.
• Lead trials, scale up, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and certification standards.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication skills

People management

Commercial awareness

Education

HACCP Level 3 certificate

Food Hygiene certificate

NEBOSH/IOSH qualification

Tools

BRCGS systems

Quality management software

Regulatory databases

Job description

b3 jobs ltd in Leicestershire is seeking a Technical & NPD Manager to maintain and drive BRCGS standards and systems across the site. You will head the NPD function, developing products that meet customer briefs, consumer trends and commercial objectives.

Working with Production, you will lead trials and launches, ensure compliance with food safety and quality controls, and monitor market trends to identify new concepts that support business growth and customer success.