At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive product development from concept to launch, managing multiple projects and critical paths.
- Company: Join Greencore, a leader in food manufacturing, located in Spalding.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, matched pension contributions, and life insurance up to 4× salary.
- Other info: This role offers a 30-hour work week across four days.
- Why this job: Lead innovative food projects and inspire teams while shaping the future of food.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in food product development and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
As Product Development Manager, you’ll steer bold new ideas from spark to shelf. You’ll drive multiple projects at pace, shaping concepts that excite customers and energise our teams. You’ll work closely with customers and internal teams to deliver and lead our future of food agenda.
Key responsibilities:
- Taking ownership of development briefs from concept through to launch, ensuring each project is delivered on time and in full.
- Managing the critical path and driving progress across multiple workstreams.
- Building and maintaining a strong, collaborative relationship with customers, technologists and buyers.
- Bringing strategic insight and forward‑thinking to future development plans, helping the team stay ahead of trends and customer expectations.
- Encouraging innovation, creativity, and excellence in every product we deliver.
- Leading with influence and confidence, ensuring clarity and momentum across the team.
- Supporting and mentoring technologists and developers, helping them to grow and succeed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Significant experience in product development within food manufacturing.
- Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage the critical path and multiple briefs.
- A confident, collaborative communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Creative thinker with a strong commercial awareness and genuine passion for food.
- A natural leader who can inspire, challenge, and drive progress.
What You'll Get In Return:
- Competitive salary and job‑related benefits.
- Holidays.
- Competitive matched pension contributions.
- Life insurance up to 4× salary.
- Company share save scheme.
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform.
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform.
- Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies.
We reserve the right to close this advert ahead of the specified end date.
Product Development Manager in Spalding employer: Greencore
Greencore is committed to innovation in food manufacturing, offering a competitive salary and benefits like enhanced parental leave. Located in Spalding, the team values collaboration and creativity, ensuring a dynamic work environment.
We think you need these skills to ace Product Development Manager in Spalding
Product Development
Project Management
Critical Path Management
Collaboration
Communication Skills
Influencing Skills
Creativity
