New Product Development Manager (Food)

The Company This market-leading manufacturer in the chilled food division supplies a wide range of delicious products. They are now seeking an experienced New Product Development Manager to join their customer-focused team. The Role In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll be a vital member of a dynamic NPD team, creating a range of products from concept to launch. With an understanding of your customers’ needs, you’ll develop concepts that match their briefs while incorporating new trends within this fast-paced market. You’ll assist in preparing costings to ensure products are produced within the budget, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure products meet quality standards. Monitoring competitors’ ranges and conducting market reviews will help identify areas for development that contribute to the company’s success. The Person We are looking for a proactive and passionate food graduate with experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager, eager to develop their NPD and customer management skills in the innovative chilled sector. Ideally, you will have a proven track record of developing products for brand, retail, and food service customers. Excellent presentation and project management skills are essential, along with strong interpersonal skills to work closely with internal teams and drive projects forward. If you have the ambition and talent to advance your career, apply now or contact Kimia at 0345 2600 737 for more information. — Ref: L6858 Due to the high volume of applications, it may take time to review each one. We aim to respond within 5 working days; if you do not hear from us within this period, your application has not been successful. We are committed to providing accommodations to support applicants throughout the process. Please note we can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK with valid visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr