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Product Development Manager

United Kingdom, Spalding Employment contract · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Manager to join our Innovation team at our West Marsh Road facility in Spalding. This is a busy, exciting role offering exposure to a wide range of product categories and customer accounts, with the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where no two days are the same.

Job Responsibility

  • Taking ownership of development briefs from concept through to launch, ensuring each project is delivered on time and in full
  • Managing the critical path and driving progress across multiple workstreams
  • Building and maintaining a strong, collaborative relationship with our customers technologists and buyers
  • Bringing strategic insight and forward-thinking to future development plans, helping the team stay ahead of trends and customer expectations
  • Encouraging innovation, creativity, and excellence in every product we deliver
  • Leading with influence and confidence, ensuring clarity and momentum across the team
  • Supporting and mentoring technologists and developers, helping them to grow and succeed

Requirements

  • Significant experience in product development within food manufacturing
  • Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage the critical path and multiple briefs
  • A confident, collaborative communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Creative thinker with a strong commercial awareness and genuine passion for food
  • A natural leader who can inspire, challenge, and drive progress

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and job-related benefits
  • Holidays
  • Competitive matched pension contributions
  • Life insurance up to 4x salary
  • Company share save scheme
  • Greencore Qualifications
  • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
  • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
  • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
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