New Product Development Manager NPD

New Product Development NPD Manager

Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.Caerphilly, South Wales CF83£50,000 per annumContract:

Full-time, PermanentHours:

Monday to FridayHawk 3 Talent Solutions

are proud to be working with an award-winning manufacturer with innovation at their core who are looking for a New Product Development NPD Manager to join their growing team in Caerphilly, South Wales.The RoleWe’re on the lookout for a passionate and creative

NPD Manager

to lead the development of innovative products from concept to launch. This is a hands-on and influential role, working closely with colleagues across Commercial, Technical, Operations and Marketing to bring new ideas to life. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you’ll play a key role in shaping our ambitious Innovation Pipeline and ensuring our products continue to delight customers and stand out in the market.What You’ll Be DoingLeading the full end-to-end NPD process, from blue-sky ideas to successful product launchesManaging and inspiring the NPD team, including our Packaging Technologist and NPD TechnicianPartnering with National Account Managers and the Brand Manager to deliver customer-focused solutionsKeeping ahead of the curve with market trends, competitor analysis and innovation opportunitiesDriving project timelines and budgetsMaking full use for development, trials and product showcasesSupporting product testing, shelf-life trials and customer presentationsWhat We’re Looking ForA food industry professional with proven experience in NPD, ideally within dairy, chilled, or FMCG sectorsA creative thinker with commercial acumen and strong project management skillsExcellent communicator and team leader with the ability to influence across departmentsResilient, organised, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPassionate about food, innovation, and delivering products that customers loveWhy Join Us?Competitive salary of £50,000 per annumMonday to Friday working – no weekend shiftsBe part of a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative team cultureOpportunity to shape and lead innovation in a growing businessWork with state-of-the-art facilities, including our brand-new test kitchenIf you’re ready to bring passion, creativity, and leadership to a role where your ideas can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.If you would like to apply for the role of NPD Manager then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com or call Deb on 07557803946Closing date is 9.10.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of it’s client.By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the ..... full job details .....