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New Product Development Manager

Manucomm Recruitment — United Kingdom · Posted ~2 hours ago

Lead Full-time Onsite

Skills

New product development Team leadership Food formulation Recipe development Product testing Project management Food and beverage development

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Lead a team of technologists and manage food and beverage product development from initial concept through commercial launch. You will create recipes and formulations, coordinate trials and testing, manage timelines, work with customers, and identify improvements while monitoring emerging industry trends.

Highlights

Lead a small technical team, own product development from concept through launch, work directly with customers, and influence recipes, formulations, trials, and process improvements in an entrepreneurial environment.

Description

About the Company - We're working with an innovative and successful food & beverage development company that partners with exciting and emerging brands to create award-winning products. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly and entrepreneurial team where you'll have real influence, plenty of variety and the opportunity to grow with the business. The role is based in the beautiful surroundings of the Wye Valley where my client has both their office and a scale up centre. About the Role - As NPD Manager / Senior Development Technologist, you'll: Lead and develop a team of 3 Technologists.Manage NPD projects from concept through to launch.Work closely with customers and exciting food & beverage brands.Develop recipes, formulations, ingredients and processes.Lead trials, testing and product development.Manage project timelines and ensure deadlines are met.Keep up to date with emerging food, beverage and ingredient trends.Identify and implement improvements across the business. Qualifications - You'll ideally have: A degree or equivalent in Food Technology, Food Science or a related subject. Required Skills - Experience in food or beverage NPD / product development.Previous experience as an NPD Manager, Senior Technologist.Strong project management and organisational skills.Excellent customer-facing and communication abilities.A proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused approach.A genuine passion for food, drink and innovation.The confidence to lead, influence and build strong relationships. Preferred Skills - Other relevant job titles may include New Product Development Manager, Senior NPD Technologist, Senior Food Technologist, Product Development Manager, NPD Lead, Food Innovation Manager, Product Development Technologist and Concept Technologist. Pay range and compensation package - £50,000–£55,000 DOE | 1 day Work from home. Equal Opportunity Statement - With 1 day per week working from home, you'll get the best of both worlds — a collaborative team environment with added flexibility.