Junior NPD Manager Working Hours: 08:30-17:00 (Monday-Friday) Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Salisbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose. As a Junior NPD Manager, you will support the Heads of Development and Innovation, alongside our Chef Team, to ensure the successful delivery of both innovative new products and existing product developments (EPD). You will contribute creatively to product development projects while helping maintain the highest standards of quality, food values, and customer expectations. Working as an active member of the Creative Development Team, you will collaborate closely with Concept Development, Factory Process, and Category teams to bring ideas from concept through to launch. Support the Heads of Development and Innovation in delivering successful product launches across customer accounts. Support the planning, coordination, and management of feasibility and handover meetings. Work collaboratively with Concept Development, Factory Process, Technical, Commercial, and Category teams. Monitor food and culinary trends through retailer visits, shopping trips, restaurants, exhibitions, market reports, food journals, magazines, travel, and industry events. A passion for food, innovation, and product development. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving. Good attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Commercial awareness and an understanding of current food trends and consumer preferences. Previous experience within an NPD, product development, food manufacturing, or related environment would be advantageous. Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy – from launching the UK's first ready meals to driving modern innovation. Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes: Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year Company Pension Scheme Boparan Restaurant Group Discount Cycle2Work Scheme
Cosmetic/ Beauty NPD Manager in Houghton employer: 2 Sisters Food Group
2 Sisters Food Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and teamwork at our Willand site. With competitive pay, guaranteed weekends off, and opportunities for overtime, we prioritise employee well-being while fostering growth and development in the poultry processing industry.
