NPD Manager.

Location: Derbyshire
Overview: If you enjoy the concept and creation side of product development over the process side, then this role might tick a lot of boxes for you.
Their horizon for product launches for 2025 is super exciting!
You’ll be very hands on working in state-of-the-art kitchens in manufacturing environment, working on short shelf-life products with a brilliant team of product innovators and chefs.  

The Candidate:

• The right New Product Development Manager for this role will be able to exemplify successful product launches within a chilled and/or fresh category.
• Knowing the stage gate process is a given.  
• Experience in the expectations of UK retailers is essential to this role. Some retailers are more demanding than others.
• This business works with all the major retailers, and you will be customer facing.
• Ideally you will be able to communicate cross functionally, analysing stage gate processes in line with customer and company expectations.
• A passion for innovation and a forward-thinking attitude will certainly take you far within this business.
• Managing and motivating teams.

The Role:

• As the NPD Manager you will be working closely with the customers, you will gain an understanding of their expectations and ensure the highest standards are delivered.
• The Head of New Product Development will be working on business strategies and will require your support in ensuring these are launched effectively.
• Develop teams of technologists and help them climb the ladder.
• There will be an expectation to keep up to date with all the current trends within your category.
• You will be collaborating with key stakeholders/head of departments to make sure all products that are developed are commercially viable.
• Successful deliver on concept, creation, and development, working cross functionally.
• Role will report into the Head of NPD and have a team of 6 people reporting in.

The Business:

• One of the leaders within their respective food category with a rich history and strong values.
• Bags of investment ongoing with this site.
• Company benefits and career progression as they’re part of a large food group.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided quoting reference HM/TNT/985

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We are looking to speak to innovation, NPD, development, new product development, EPD talent commutable from: Grantham, Derbyshire, Nottingham or Leicestershire

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.