NPI Manager in Attleborough, Norfolk

We are seeking an NPI Manager to the team, based at our manufacturing site in Attleborough. This exciting role in a fast-paced food environment balances evenly across customer and site responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for a team of 3 direct reports and will be instrumental in the introduction of new products into our site as well as sitting within the site SMT.

This role will work closely with the Product Development Team and NPI Technologists in nurturing a food culture in the business, in line with our journey to become a world-class food company. The successful candidate will be accountable for the execution of customer and category development, from factory trials through pre-launch and launch phases, ensuring delivery of technical, operational, and commercial objectives, through cross-functional collaboration with category, customer, and site stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with an in-depth knowledge of process development, manufacturing experience, customer and people management with a deep-rooted love for food.

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects and lead multiple teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of current legislation, relevant to food manufacturing and product labelling.
• Hands-on - pragmatic individual who takes on responsibility and accountability to get the job done.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to identify and implement change on site through challenging, leading and influencing managers and cross-functional teams on specific projects.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant industry processes.
• Ability to identify cost-saving measures and improvement strategies.

• [Accredited] Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Proven track record in a high-volume food manufacturing site.
• Culinary knowledge and a wide appreciation of food processes would be beneficial.
• 4+ years' experience as a process manager.
• Awareness of current topical Food Safety issues, and the potential impact on Pilgrim's Europe customers and business.

• Competitive salary
• Career development opportunities within a growing, forward-thinking business
• Competitive annual leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• End of Year Thank you Gift and Lunch
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Stars Awards
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Long Service Awards
• Free site Car Parking
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme

The company produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry-leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day.

Our values include Determination, Simplicity, Availability, Humility, Discipline, Sincerity, and Ownership.