Npd Manager

NPD Manager (Food Manufacturing) Location: Leicester Hours: Monday to Friday, 08 30 or 09 00 (office based) Salary: Negotiable (dependent on experience) Benefits: 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, sponsorship available Sponsorship is available for this position. We are exclusively partnering with a well-established, family-run food manufacturing business based in Leicester, recognised for its quality, consistency, and innovation across the UK food sector. Why this role? This is a hands-on NPD role where you ll be close to the product, the factory floor, and the detail. You ll have real autonomy to lead projects, influence decisions, and bring innovative products to market without layers of red tape. If you enjoy taking an idea from concept through to launch and seeing it on shelves, this is the kind of role where you can truly make your mark. The Role Own end-to-end product development Lead NPD and regeneration projects from concept through to successful launch Create and manage critical paths, ensuring projects are delivered on time and in full Develop and refine recipes in line with customer, technical, and commercial requirements Work closely with Technical, Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams Be hands-on with factory trials, scale-ups, and product launches Ensure all products meet food safety, quality, and compliance standards Proactively manage risks to cost, quality, and timelines Build strong relationships with customers, ..... full job details .....