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NPD Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
NPD Manager
Hybrid (3 Days onsite per week)
Kent
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Execution
Lead and manage multiple New Product Development (NPD) projects concurrently, from initial scoping and kick-off through to implementation. Projects may be executed within our own manufacturing
Portfolio Oversight
Oversee the portfolio, ensuring weekly status updates are provided for all live projects to maintain visibility and alignment.
Packaging Technical Workstream Management
Manage the packaging workstream for all projects.Responsibilities include:
Sourcing off-the-shelf packaging formats aligned with customer briefs.
Coordinating packaging approval with Supplier Quality Assurance.
Conducting production trials to validate packaging compatibility.
Performing fill and scoop tests and developing a streamlined, less manual testing method.
Project Scoping & Review
Ensure all assigned projects are thoroughly scoped and reviewed against agreed commercial and strategic criteria to support.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Facilitate project kick-off and core team meetings on a weekly or fortnightly basis, depending on project complexity and pace.
Risk Management
Conduct risk sessions with core teams to develop and maintain a comprehensive risk log and mitigation plan, updated bi-weekly throughout the project lifecycle.
Timeline Development & Alignment
Create detailed project timelines with input from cross-functional teams. Host alignment sessions to confirm timelines and critical paths, ensuring team commitment to delivery.
Documentation & Communication
Ensure accurate documentation of meeting outputs, actions, and decisions. Timely dissemination of information is critical to maintaining project momentum.
Accountability & Reporting
Hold project teams accountable for delivery. Provide weekly progress updates, highlighting risks and agreed mitigation strategies.Requirements
Experience within NPD/ Process
Over 4 years experience within the food industry
Proven track record leading/being a key member throughout projects
University educated in food related degreeBefore You Apply
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