NPD Manager

Description:

We have an egg-cellent new opportunity to join The Compleat Food Group as an NPD Manager based in Barnsley! You will be responsible for product development at site for new and existing products, ensuring the development process is followed effectively.

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. 

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. 

Location: Barnsley, S73 0BB
Our Barnsley site specialises in added-value egg products, chilled food-to-go snacks, and deli fillers!
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Salary: £50,000 + car allowance

Your Duties Will Include:

Responsible for total account NPD and EPD from initial concept to final production responding to customer requirements or development briefs.
Use development expertise to produce innovative and practical new product ideas, ensuring that all commercial, technical and production criteria are considered.
Work closely with marketing and commercial teams to develop products in line with category strategy.
Generate and monitor the critical path to launch for projects.
Support recipe development alongside Development Chefs
Sourcing of new raw materials in conjunction with the purchasing and technical teams to ensure viability.
Generation of initial product development costings
Attend internal gate review meetings.
Customer presentations including sample and document preparation.
Carry out pre-launch factory briefings and co-ordinate first production with Senior Process Technologist.
Co-ordinate post launch reviews.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

Strong NPD experience in food manufacturing (chilled food desirable)
Strong customer facing experience working for or with UK retailers
Able to demonstrate record of delivering new products to the market
Understanding of UK and European food regulation and legislation
Food Safety Level 3 & HACCP Level 3
Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organisational, project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to generate innovate, pragmatic solutions, including the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Genuine passion for food with strong work ethic and professionalism 

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
EV charging points - available at selected sites
Car Allowance

Health & Wellbeing

24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts 
Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
Company Mentoring Scheme  to add depth and really support your career journey
Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
Charity initiatives and fundraising events
Team socials to connect and celebrate together
Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit 

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity 

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