Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working on behalf of a long established Manufacturing company in Halifax to recruit a Head of New Product Development on a Permanent basis.
Position: Head of New Product Development
Location: Halifax
Salary: Negotiable
Employment Type: Permanent
Purpose of Role:
As the Head of NPD, you will be responsible for driving innovation and overseeing the development of new products. You'll lead a multi-disciplinary, collaborate with various departments, and play a critical role in shaping the company's product portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all aspects of New Product Development (NPD) clients innovation and development hub.
- Develop and execute a strategic NPD plan aligned with company goals, customer needs and product roadmaps.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and new technologies to drive ground-breaking product innovation.
- Support the development of a culture and environment that makes it a great place to work.
- Inspire and lead a multi-disciplinary NPD team to deliver objectives.
- Collaborate closely with key stakeholders in Product Management, Testing, Manufacturing Operations, Marketing and Quality Control.
- Work closely with Project Management to deliver projects on time and on budget.
- Provide strong, visible and collaborative leadership acting as a positive role model to all members of the team.
Essential:
- A degree in Product Design, Engineering or equivalent.
- Proven experience in an NPD leadership role and a track record of successful product delivery.
- An enthusiastic and motivational person with a can-do attitude.
- A strong technical background and a passion for innovation, prepared to challenge the convention.
- You must be prepared to work at pace, be flexible and agile, but always adhering to correct processes and procedures.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
- Approachable and sociable.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of advanced polymer technologies.
- Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body.
- Knowledge of environmental and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and PDM software.
- Willingness to travel to European and Far East locations.
For more information please get in touch with Yaw Ankomah at Imperial Recruitment Group.