Food Product Development Manager

Lead food product development projects from concept to launch in a predominantly site-based NPD Manager role with one homeworking day weekly.Work closely with senior leaders and customers while coordinating commercial, technical, operations, and supply chain stakeholders. This food manufacturing role suits an established NPD Manager or Senior Development Technologist progressing into broader management. You will influence product direction, manage critical paths, and support innovative launches.Key Responsibilities:
Lead NPD projects across the full development lifecycleDrive delivery through the stage-gate processMaintain critical paths for successful product launchesCoordinate trials, validations, and launch activitiesMentor development team members where requiredRequirements:
Experience in food product development or NPDProject management experience from concept through launchStrong critical path management capabilityFood manufacturing environment experienceExcellent organisation and stakeholder communication skillsApply food development, project management, and stakeholder skills while shaping products from concept through launch.
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