At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting food product development from concept to launch in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a growing premium food business passionate about innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, and excellent benefits package.
- Other info: Enjoy the freedom to influence decisions and drive your career forward.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food innovation and shape products that excite consumers.
- Qualifications: Experience in food NPD, strong project management, and team leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
NPD Project Manager – Food Somerset Up to £50,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits Bring Big Food Ideas to Life.
Love food innovation?
Know how to turn a great concept into a commercially successful product?
We're looking for an ambitious NPD Project Manager to join a growing premium food business and take ownership of exciting own-brand product development from first idea through to launch.
This is a role with real ownership, variety and influence.
You'll manage multiple NPD projects, work across bakery, dairy, butchery, prepared foods and ambient, lead a Junior Product Developer and partner with suppliers and commercial teams to get outstanding products onto the shelves.
Your Mission You'll be responsible for making sure every product is right, ready and commercially viable.
Own the full NPD journey from concept to launch Drive multiple projects, critical paths, timelines and budgets Develop commercially viable products with the right cost, format and margin Lead and develop a Junior Product Developer Drive packaging, artwork and supplier development Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate where required Spot food trends, competitor moves and new opportunities Partner with Technical, Buying, Marketing, Retail and Merchandising Ensure every product meets food safety, allergen and labelling legislation Keep projects on track, manage risks and deliver successful launches What You'll Bring You're an experienced food NPD professional who combines creativity with commercial thinking and knows how to make things happen.
You'll have: Proven NPD / Product Development experience within the food industry Strong product costing and commercial awareness Excellent project and critical path management skills Experience working with suppliers and packaging Previous team leadership or people management experience Strong knowledge of UK food legislation, allergens and food safety Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong Excel and Power Point skills Why Join?
This isn't NPD by numbers.
You'll have the freedom to shape products, influence decisions and make a visible impact within a growing premium food business.
Up to £50,000 Up to 10% performance bonus Excellent benefits Monday–...
NPD Project Manager employer: Manucomm
Join a dynamic and innovative premium food business in Somerset as an NPD Project Manager, where your passion for food innovation will be celebrated. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you'll enjoy the freedom to shape products and influence key decisions while working in a collaborative environment that values creativity and commercial acumen. The company offers competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and excellent benefits, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the food industry.
