New Product Development NPD Manager

New Product Development NPD ManagerCaerphilly, South Wales CF83 £50,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 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 Role We 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 Doing Leading 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 presentations What We re Looking For A food industry professional with proven ..... full job details .....