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NPD Technologist / Development Chef
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheshire
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
NPD Technologist / Development Chef - BAKERY
📍 Greater Manchester
💰 Up to £36,000
🕒 Full Time | Permanent
A well-established and growing bakery manufacturer is looking to appoint an experienced NPD Lead to support product development activity across a fast-paced and customer-focused bakery operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and highly organised food professional to take ownership of the NPD function within a business supplying innovative bakery products into major retail and foodservice channels.
The Role:
Reporting into senior leadership, the NPD Lead will be responsible for managing the development process from concept through to launch, ensuring products are delivered on time, within specification and aligned to customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage NPD projects from concept to launch
Work closely with customers, commercial teams and manufacturing operations
Manage customer briefs and ensure critical paths are achieved
Coordinate factory trials, product submissions and launch activity
Monitor food trends, market activity and innovation opportunities
Ensure all product documentation and specifications are completed accurately
Support continuous improvement and innovation across the product range
Manage and develop members of the NPD team Requirements:
Previous experience within bakery food manufacturing
Proven background within NPD or Product Development
Experience managing retailer accounts and customer relationships
Strong project management and organisational skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Team management experience would be advantageous What’s on Offer:
Salary up to £36,000
Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking business
Strong team culture and supportive leadership
Genuine scope for progression and career development This role would suit an ambitious NPD professional looking to step into a highly visible position within a progressive chilled food business.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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