I am seeking an experienced NPD Manager for a food manufacturing site based near Blackburn. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving product innovation, managing product development projects, and working with cross-functional teams.
Client Details
Michael Page is working with a well-established food manufacturer to recruit an NPD Manager for their manufacturing site near Blackburn. Established over 170yrs ago, this organisation supplies to both retailers and fast-food businesses throughout the UK.
Description
The NPD Manager will report into the Commercial Director and will:
- Drive product innovation and development
- Manage the full NPD / EPD gate process ensuring all stakeholders are kept up to date and all customer dates are achieved
- Present all gate 1 briefs to the Senior Management team
- HACCP Approval - across all current and new ingredients
- Micro and Organoleptic testing
- Manage all relevant paperwork including specifications
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
- Ensure all products meet the company's high quality standards
- Conduct market research to inform product development strategies
- Regularly review and improve product development processes
- Report on product development activities and project progress
Profile
The successful NPD Manager should have will possess a range of the following:
- Experience with NPD Management role
- Experience working within Food Manufacturing Facility- ideally bakery sector
- Excellent organisational, project management and time management skills
- Clear and professional presentation skills and Excellent attention to detail
- Commercial experience of retail and consumer, customer and industry awareness
- SAP literate (advantageous)
- Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to work with suppliers and stakeholders
- An analytical mindset, with the ability to conduct market research and inform development strategies
- Pride, passion and commitment
Job Offer
- A salary c. £50,000 per year.
- A rewarding role in a leading company within the FMCG industry near Blackburn
- A supportive company culture that values its employees
- Details of benefits will be provided upon successful application
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