NPD Manager

Description:

NPD Manager
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Up to £65,000 per annum
Days Based
Monday to Friday
Permanent

The Company

An established FMCG manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced and innovative environment. The business has a strong focus on quality, customer requirements and developing new products that respond to changing consumer and market demands.

They are looking for an experienced NPD Manager to lead new product development activity and work closely with internal teams, customers and suppliers to successfully bring new concepts to market.

The Role

The NPD Manager will take ownership of new product development projects, managing the journey from initial concept and development through to successful launch.

You will work cross-functionally with Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Technical and Process teams to ensure projects remain commercially viable, achievable and delivered to agreed timescales. You will also play an important role in shaping the innovation pipeline, identifying opportunities within the market and strengthening relationships with key customers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead new product development projects from initial concept through to launch
Develop and manage project plans, priorities and key development timescales
Drive the innovation pipeline in line with commercial objectives and market opportunities
Work closely with customers to understand requirements and develop commercially viable product solutions
Identify emerging market, consumer and competitor trends to support future development
Bring internal departments together to ensure NPD projects progress effectively
Work alongside Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Technical and Process teams throughout development
Ensure new products achieve the required quality, cost and commercial expectations
Build effective relationships with suppliers and utilise their expertise to support innovation
Coordinate product development activity while maintaining clear communication across the business
Identify opportunities to improve NPD processes, efficiency and ways of working
Support ingredient and packaging decisions with consideration for quality, availability and cost
Maintain accurate project documentation and development records
Monitor project progress and address potential delays or challenges
Support successful product launches and post-launch activity
Maintain strong relationships with customers and key internal stakeholders
The Person

Previous NPD management experience within food manufacturing or a similar FMCG environment
Strong experience taking new products from concept through development and into launch
Genuine passion for food, innovation and product development
Strong project management and organisational skills
Commercially aware with an understanding of product cost and value
Confident working directly with customers and managing key relationships
Able to work effectively across Commercial, Technical, Operations, Procurement and Process functions
Strong understanding of consumer trends and the wider FMCG market
Creative approach to product development with the ability to turn ideas into deliverable projects
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously
Degree educated or able to demonstrate strong relevant industry experience
Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Self-motivated, accountable and comfortable taking ownership of projects
Right to Work in the UK
Keywords

NPD Manager, New Product Development Manager, Product Development Manager, Innovation Manager, Food NPD, FMCG NPD, Food Manufacturing, Product Innovation, Product Development, Concept Development, Product Launch, NPD Projects, Innovation, Customer NPD, FMCG Manufacturing, New Product Introduction, NPI, Product Commercialisation, Food Innovation, NPD Project Manager

At Winsearch, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

INDWIN

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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