Job Title: New Product Development Manager
Job Type Permanent
Location Wrexham, Chester, Buckley, Manchester, Liverpool, Telford, Mold, Flintshire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Widnes, Wirral, St. Helens
Start Date ASAP
Duration Permanent
Salary 45000
Ref No 210576-CRSJ728
Citizen Recruitment specialise in recruiting highly skilled Engineering and Technical personnel within the Beverage, Food and General FMCG industry. Our knowledge of the manufacturing industry and our commitment to finding the best candidates on the market ensure Citizen Recruitment area a key partner in any recruitment strategy.
Our client is a world leader in the Food and Beverage manufacturing industry, based in this highly regarded business our client are looking to recruit an experienced NPD Manager.
New Product Development Manager
The position of NPD Manager is critical to the development of the Group and business growth. The NPD Manager will be expected to drive innovation in baked goods, pioneer and champion new products, lead, inspire and manage the development of their team. Bakery experience is a must, and have a proven track record in innovation and department development.
The NPD Manager will be responsible for a small team of NPD technicians and will be expected to work closely with the three bakeries technical teams and production management.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with current customers to lead evolution of current products and also to work on the innovation of new products to either sell as our own brand or to pitch to /develop with our main customers. The post holder will also be expected to work closely with the Purchasing Manager in relation to raw materials.
The post holder will be responsible for the NPD Technicians and will be expected to drive motivation and employee development.
Main Purpose Of The Job
This role will cover all the normal duties required in accordance with the required standards. Knowledge of the required standards and procedures can be found in the company handbook, or explained by a member of senior management or HR.
* Creation and development of bakery products in the sweet, savoury and fermented dough categories
* Management of NPD process from concept to launch, including packaging and elements of marketing
* Develop strong mutually beneficial relationships with customers both internally and externally
* Management of bakery trials and taste panels
* Creation and maintenance of product specifications ensuring compliance with changing food legislation
* Take an active role in strategic development meetings with other senior management
* Preparation and creation of management reporting documentation for publication to the Bakery Managers and Directors, and where applicable our external customers
* Use of retailer web based systems
* Operate and develop safe systems of work to ensure efficient processes
* Carry out audits of development and processes
* Effective planning of schedules in line with production, sales, marketing and external customers
* Oversee the learning and development of staff to meet the requirements of the NPD function
* To ensure, where applicable, that specific machinery and processes are operated as instructed and in the correct manner
Salary: £45,000 + company car
If you meet the above criteria then send your CV as a word attachment to sjones@citizenrecruitment.co.uk Alternatively for immediate consideration please call Scott Jones on 0844 8000 847 or 07539 333884.
If the above role is not of interest we may have other roles that will interest you, visit the Citizen Recruitment website for more information. You can also view the progress of this role on our Twitter (@citizenrecruit) and Facebook (Citizen Recruitment Limited) pages.
Keywords: new, product, development, NPD, innovation, purchasing, manager, bakery, baked, food, factory, manufacturing
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