https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-lead-kpi-recruiting--c6a1f89b-947e-4e95-8479-4ca25db401f5 RSS feed for NPD Lead at KPI Recruiting. en-gb Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:17:46 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-lead-kpi-recruiting--c6a1f89b-947e-4e95-8479-4ca25db401f5 https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-lead-kpi-recruiting--c6a1f89b-947e-4e95-8479-4ca25db401f5 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Stoke-on-Trent | Salary: £45000/annum | Type: Permanent | NPD Lead I Stoke on Trent I £45,000 per annum Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm We are seeking a passionate and innovative NPD Lead to join a well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic NPD function within a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality food products (chilled and frozen) across wholesale, retail, and B2B markets. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you will take ownership of the product development lifecycle-from concept through to successful factory launch-while also driving continuous improvements in manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the NPD function in line with the company''s growth strategy Manage end-to-end product development projects from concept to launch Translate customer briefs into innovative, commercially viable products Ensure all NPD procedures, specifications, and factory documentation are completed accurately Oversee kitchen trials, factory trials, and product validation processes Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and cost performance Collaborate closely with producti... Permanent