Job Description:

The NPD manager reports directly to the Director. You will be responsible for leading all product development from concept, launch and post launch for customers. Working cross functionally with all teams within to ensure a smooth and timely launch. The NPD manager will be responsible for the management of the NPD team along with pipeline planning.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and complete recipe trials, taste paneling, production trials and upscaling to first production runs.
• Ensure the stage gate process at each key stage is completed within agreed timelines ensuring that all products meet technical, price, production parameters and are correctly costed.
• To facilitate benchmarking sessions within internal teams.
• To facilitate customer presentations on and off site. Building strong relationships with customers.
• Work closely with customers in delivering innovative solutions that are in line with customer expectations.
• To conduct line trials for new products and processes.
• To participate in the evaluation of current products/processes and suggest improvements & implementation plans.
• To liaise with new and existing suppliers to ensure adequate and suitable material/raw material is sourced. Ensuring specifications for new materials and components for all projects are correct.
• Review current product range and identify opportunities for improvements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years' food product development experience.
• A 3^rd level qualification in a relevant discipline - Food Science, Culinary Arts, Food Technology.
• A proven track record of taking products from concept to launch.
• Good knowledge of HACCP, BRC and Health & Safety standards

Key Skills:

• An ability to work efficiently as part of a team, cross functionally within an organisation and on your own.
• Commercial awareness, drive, ambition and commitment to the Company and role.
• Ability to present and defend approaches in front of customers, suppliers, and auditors.
• Organizational skills with the ability to work effectively. Ability to plan, schedule and execute and number of live projects in tandem with one another.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment, being able to learn and adapt quickly.

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