NPD (New Product Development) Lead

Food Manufacturing c. 55,000 Nottinghamshire Ref: 10365The Company Our client is a fast-growing food manufacturer supplying a diverse customer base across the bakery, beverage and dessert foodservice sectors. Known for developing high-quality sweet bakery products, desserts and beverage solutions, they partner with customers to deliver innovative products that meet evolving consumer trends and operational requirements. With ambitious growth plans and continued investment in product innovation, quality and manufacturing capability, they have created a new role for an experienced NPD Food Technologist to become a key part of their product development function. This is a business with real momentum, a collaborative culture and a genuine passion for creating exceptional products for the out-of-home market. The Role This position sits at the heart of product development, manufacturing and commercial delivery. You''ll be responsible for developing new food and beverage products from concept through to launch, working closely with suppliers, production teams and customers to create products that are innovative, commercially viable and scalable within a manufacturing environment. Alongside the creative and technical aspects of NPD, you''ll be responsible for creating detailed product specifications, managing trials and supporting successful product launches. Quality, food safety and consistency will be central to the role, and you''ll play an important part in maintaining and ..... full job details .....