Product Developer

Overview

We are currently partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a Product Developer to join their fast-paced and innovative NPD team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to play a key role in delivering new product concepts from initial brief through to successful launch.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal teams to support the end-to-end product development process, including concept creation, sample development, packaging input and factory trials.
• Manage projects through each stage to ensure products meet customer expectations.
• Prepare product documentation and presentations, support customer meetings, and collaborate with technical, commercial, and production teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Contribute to pre-production and launch activities, participate in post-launch reviews, and support continuous improvement across processes and ways of working.
• Communicate effectively across departments and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food or related field; previous experience within a food manufacturing NPD or product development role.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Good understanding of food safety standards and retailer requirements.

Benefits/What We Offer

In return, our client offers a collaborative working environment, strong career development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a team focused on delivering high-quality, innovative products.

Additional Information

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

If you would like to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

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