NPD Manager

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Southampton
Salary
35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
29 Apr 2019
Closes
27 May 2019
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our client is growing and highly ambitious business, under new ownership, and seeking to flourish with new retailer customers on board, and a highly talented and team of professionals at the helm. As part of a team development plan they seek a talented Product Development professional to join their team.

NPD Manager

The role will be responsible for all company NPD and EPD, with a focus on bringing new products and concepts to the market, as well as driving excellence in process development, product launches and critical paths.

Key Responsibilities

* Liasing directly with all customers to identify new products and new opportunities for the business

* Being the key custodian of all critical path activities

* Organising and planning production trials and launches

* Remaining ahead of market trends and profiling the client as a market leader for NPD

Key Attributes

* Extensive experience in either an NPD and/or Process Leadership role

* Technical / Science related qualifications

* Strong technical awareness and retailer competence

* Ability to influence customers, suppliers and other site functions

The role would suit someone with a strong food processing background and with some leadership experience, who seeks the opportunity to grow with a company that is becoming a leader in their segment