NPD Manager

An established and innovative UK food manufacturer is looking for aProduct Development & Packaging Leadto drive end-to-end product and packaging development for major UK retail customers for a12 month FTC. This is a key customer-facing role responsible for delivering high-impact projects in new product development (NPD), packaging renovations, and compliance.

Role Overview:

• Act as the primary contact for customers across all product development, renovation, and packaging initiatives.
• Lead projects from concept to launch, ensuring on-time, in-budget delivery aligned with customer KPIs.
• Guarantee all new and existing products meet customer specifications, policies, and quality standards.
• Manage packaging design, artwork, and copy approvals based on final product specs.
• Submit customer specifications Right First Time (RFT) and within agreed timeframes.
• Organise and lead customer meetings and technical visits to manufacturing sites.
• Monitor and report on product performance through benchmarking panels and customer KPIs.
• Projects delivered to brief, on time, and with full customer satisfaction.
• All specs, artwork, and packaging approved within the critical path and green-scored at launch.
• Proactive communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Controlled budgets and cost-effective project execution.

? What We're Looking For:

• Provenprivate label experiencewith major UK retailers.
• Strongcustomer focusand ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• High levels ofanalytical thinkingand a passion for product/process improvement.
• Excellentpresentation and influencingskills to move initiatives forward.
• Strong organisational skills andproficiency in Excel.

Ready to shape the future of food innovation and lead exciting retail projects? Join a passionate team that values creativity, collaboration, and delivering excellence.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salary bracket from, £40,000 - £45,000 + bonus and benefits for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract

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