NPD Manager – Exclusive

Overview

A market‑leading food manufacturer is looking for a NPD Manager to join its high‑performing innovation team. This is a career‑defining opportunity to work at the forefront of food development, partnering closely with one of the UK’s biggest retail accounts to deliver category‑leading products from concept through to launch.

Role Description

You will be the key contact for a leading retailer, managing the NPD process across multiple sites, driving innovation projects, coordinating critical paths and ensuring products are delivered to brief, on time and to the highest standards. Working closely with culinary, commercial and site teams, you will play a pivotal role in shaping future food strategies and bringing exciting new concepts to market.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ NPD experience within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment
• Food‑related degree
• Strong retailer experience
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness
• Genuine passion for food innovation
• Full UK driving licence (role involves travel between manufacturing sites and retailer location)

Benefits and Working Conditions

• 1–2 days working from home.
• Excellent opportunity for long‑term career progression, exposure to major retail innovation and the chance to make a real impact within a forward‑thinking environment.

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