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Npd Project Manager

United Kingdom, Kent · Job Posted December 12, 2025
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A dynamic, growing company supplying premium, bespoke ambient products to some of the UK’s top retailers, restaurants, and hotel chains. Operating from our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kent, we pride ourselves on delivering luxury and innovation to our prestigious clients. The Opportunity Due to our continued expansion, the company seeks a talented NPD Project Manager to drive our product innovation. If you have a background in food science or technology, coupled with strong project management skills, this is your chance to lead groundbreaking product development from concept to market. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our product portfolio, staying ahead of food trends, and ensuring exceptional quality, safety, and innovation.

Job Responsibility

  • Inspire Innovation: Foster a culture of creativity, identifying new opportunities in products, ingredients, packaging, and processes
  • Trend Forecasting: Anticipate consumer trends and market opportunities to drive future-focused product development
  • Project Leadership: Manage the full NPD lifecycle, from ideation to production, delivering projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with food safety regulations
  • Research & Development: Explore new ingredients, equipment, and processes, providing costed recommendations and investment proposals
  • Collaboration: Work closely with production, technical teams, and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution and product compliance
  • Trials & Training: Oversee product trials, training, and performance monitoring to ensure successful market launches
  • Client Engagement: Prepare compelling presentations, pricing structures, and reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Supplier Partnerships: Collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager and Buyer to source high-quality, compliant ingredients
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate NPD recipes, specifications, and paperwork to support product development and compliance

Requirements

  • A food science, engineering, or related degree with proven experience in product development and project management
  • Several years of management-level experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of food ingredients, packaging, processes, and food safety legislation (e.g., HACCP)
  • A creative, proactive problem-solver with a passion for industry trends and emerging technologies
  • Excellent communication and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • Confidence in managing budgets, leading trials, and delivering projects with precision and attention to detail
  • Experience with packaging development and client-focused technical solutions
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, adapting to change and driving results

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