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Npd Manager – Bakery

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United Kingdom , Hampshire

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Salary:

40000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturer based in Hampshire who are looking to appoint an NPD Manager to join their growing development team. Opportunity to work with all the delicious bakery goodies, you must have bakery experience to be considered. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Development Technologist ready to take the next step in their career and move into a more strategic, leadership-focused role within New Product Development. As NPD Manager, you will lead the development of innovative bakery products from concept through to successful launch, working cross-functionally with technical, commercial, and operations teams. You will play a key role in driving product innovation while ensuring projects are delivered on time, to spec, and in line with customer expectations.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage and deliver NPD projects from concept through to launch
  • Lead the development of new bakery products and product improvements
  • Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to translate briefs into commercially viable products
  • Coordinate factory trials, scale-ups, and launches
  • Ensure products meet quality, cost, and regulatory requirements
  • Support and guide junior members of the development team

Requirements:

  • Proven experience within bakery product development
  • Strong background delivering products from concept to launch
  • Currently working as a Senior Development Technologist or an existing NPD Manager
  • Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Passion for innovation and product development within food manufacturing
What we offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

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