NPD Manager

Accrington Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Opportunity to work for a well established manufacturing business
  • NPD Manager within the Food Industry

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

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



What's on Offer

  • A salary c. £45,000- £55,000 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



Join our team and contribute to our continued success in the FMCG industry. Apply today to be our next

Contact
Leigh Holmshaw
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6514812
Phone number
+44 114 263 6014

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Quality, Technical
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Accrington
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Leigh Holmshaw
Consultant phone
+44 114 263 6014
Job reference
JN-082024-6514812