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NPD Manager

  • £45,000
  • Permanent
  • Redhill
  • Ref: BH-9078

Product Development & Packaging Lead – Food Industry

 

 

An established and innovative UK food manufacturer is looking for a Product Development & Packaging Lead to drive end-to-end product and packaging development for major UK retail customers for a 12 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.

 

? Key Deliverables:

  • 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:

  • Proven private label experience with major UK retailers.
  • Strong customer focus and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
  • High levels of analytical thinking and a passion for product/process improvement.
  • Excellent presentation and influencing skills to move initiatives forward.
  • Strong organisational skills and proficiency 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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