NPD Manager – Bakery

An exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading family-owned Bakery manufacturers as NPD Manager is now available. Within the UK the business has achieved national distribution across the Retail, Wholesale and Foodservice channels. The business has a glowing reputation across the industry and has been recognised by this through a number of industry and supplier awards. They have seen significant growth over recent years, doubling both turnover & profit. Their product range includes both branded & private label Breads & Morning Goods. Following business growth and the launch of a hugely successful brand, they are now seeking an ambitious NPD Manager to join the business. The role will involve the development of a wide range of bakery product, from concept through to launch. You will also re-develop existing products in order to respond to market trends and demands, taking anything from a very precise specification from a customer, right through to an initial concept on which you can draw upon your knowledge to find a viable solution. Reporting into the Head of Innovation, you will be a key interface with multiple functions, both internally and externally. Managing multiple Innovation projects at any one time, you will have an input into the Development strategy and oversee the close-knit NPD team, allocating workloads to ensure that timescales are met on what can be very demanding projects.

Responsibilities

development of a wide range of bakery product from concept through to launch; re-develop existing products to respond to market trends and demands; take anything from a very precise specification from a customer right through to an initial concept and find a viable solution; act as a key interface with multiple functions both internally and externally; manage multiple Innovation projects at any one time; input into the Development strategy; oversee the close-knit NPD team; allocate workloads to ensure timescales are met

Requirements

minimum of 1-2 years in an NPD led role; experience with private label food products; driven and dynamic; self-motivated; keen eye for detail; loyal individual wanting to be a real part of the company’s long-term plans and growth strategy

Nice to have

degree in food nutrition or development