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New Product Introduction Manager

We are looking for an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager to join...

Location

United Kingdom , Chipping Norton

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), Product Development, or New Product Development (NPD)
Experience managing the process of taking a product from concept to production
Mechanically minded with the ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings
Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Strong project management and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments
A proactive, solution-focused mindset

Job Responsibility

Manage the end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) process, from concept through to production and launch
Work closely with engineering, design, production, and commercial teams to ensure smooth product development
Review and interpret technical drawings and design documentation to support product development and manufacturability
Coordinate prototype development, testing, and validation activities
Ensure new products are developed in line with cost, quality, and time objectives
Identify and resolve potential technical or production challenges during the development process
Support the transition of products from development into full-scale production
Maintain clear project timelines and ensure stakeholders are kept informed throughout the process
Continuously look for opportunities to improve product development and NPI processes

What we offer

Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
Opportunity to play a key role in developing and launching new products
Collaborative and innovative working environment
Career progression opportunities within a growing business

Fulltime

Product Manager

Product Manager - Job Type: Full Time - Location: Cairo, Egypt - Category: Marke...

Location

Egypt , Cairo

Salary:

Not provided

Anasia Egypt for Trading

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a relevant field
5–7 years of experience in product management, preferably in Appliances, Electronics
Strong analytical skills in market sizing, pricing, portfolio analysis, and competitor benchmarking
Proven experience in managing NPD lifecycles and category roadmaps
Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional leadership abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data analysis tools, and research platforms (Power BI is a plus)
Solid understanding of consumer insights, demand forecasting, and product positioning
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Strong commercial acumen and financial understanding (SKU P&L, cost buildup, margins)

Job Responsibility

Conduct deep-dive analysis on category performance, including market size, trends, CAGR, and growth drivers
Evaluate competitor activities, pricing structures, and assortment strategies to identify market opportunities
Build actionable insights to drive category diversification and growth beyond market rates
Identify white-space categories and new revenue opportunities
Develop category scorecards to track core KPIs (CAGR, price index, competitiveness score, etc.)
Manage the full NPD funnel, from concept testing to pilot launches and full commercial rollout
Conduct consumer insight research and lead concept validation with target user segments
Work with R&D, supply chain, and factories to ensure feasibility, cost modeling, and technical fit
Develop and execute launch playbooks covering demand forecasting, pricing, channel strategy, and marketing assets
Monitor post-launch KPIs (pilot ROI, repeat purchase %, launch execution score)

Fulltime

Food Service & Ingredients Npd Manager

As our Food Service & Ingredients division continues to grow, we are strengtheni...

Location

United Kingdom , Hull

Salary:

Not provided

Crown Chicken LTD, Division of Cranswick PLC

Expiration Date

July 30, 2026

Requirements

Proven experience in NPD, innovation or project management within a food manufacturing or related environment
A self-starter with a dynamic, resilient approach and a passion for innovation
Strong project management and product launch experience, with the ability to deliver at pace
Commercially aware, with the ability to think strategically and align development to customer and business needs
Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate across teams and stakeholders
A natural networker, able to connect people, ideas and share best practice across the business
Curious and forward-thinking, with an interest in new technologies and ways of working
Highly credible and results-focused, with a reputation for delivering outcomes

Job Responsibility

Lead the coordination and delivery of Food Service & Ingredients NPD projects and product launches across all divisions
Develop proactive, account-based innovation pipelines in partnership with sales and marketing teams
Build and maintain strong, gold standard relationships with key customers across development and innovation
Create and manage 6-month innovation pipelines with Development Chefs, focused on out-of-home (OOH) opportunities
Act as the lead development contact for key strategic customers, ensuring alignment to their requirements
Embed Cranswick food strategy pillars into innovation plans and customer engagement
Collaborate with B2B customers to maximise opportunities from existing retail ingredient portfolios
Streamline development activity to ensure efficiency, value and speed to market
Ensure all development activity meets customer sourcing guidelines, including preparing required documentation and product submissions
Work closely with site development teams to ensure adherence to stage-and-gate processes and drive agile, channel-appropriate ways of working

What we offer

Car Allowance
Share Save Scheme - Access to purchase shares at a discounted rate
Pension Scheme with enhanced contribution options
Holiday Entitlement: - Generous allowance with the option to purchase additional days
Employee Discounts at major high street stores and supermarkets through our company portal

Fulltime

Product Manager

At Ontex, we are making everyday life easier across generations. Worldwide our 5...

Location

United Kingdom , Hemel Hempstead

Salary:

Not provided

Ontex Peninsular

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ideally 1 -3+ years in FMCG and or Healthcare industry experience
Ideally 3 - 5+ years of experience in Product Management/Development and or Packaging Project Management and marketing
Fluent English
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, Teams, Excel etc
Organised and structured
Confidence in presenting. This is a customer facing role and requires interaction and presentations to the customer either as part of a team or stand alone
A sense of humor and the ability to work as part of a small but dynamic and dedicated team is essential
High level of business acumen & commercially aware of the decisions taken and the impact they could have
Bright enough to handle Business Strategy, to understand the bigger picture and be able to implement winning action plans
Strong interpersonal skills

Job Responsibility

The Product Manager is part of the product development, sales & marketing team. The role is to assist and support the business with developing and implementing product/brand strategies and objectives through the development and marketing of retail and healthcare brands
The role covers both the retail industry and the healthcare industry for the United Kingdom and Ireland
Work closely with the Key account manager, managing clients from a product development and marketing perspective
Work closely with the Technical Team to ensure product and packaging compliance and to be able to provide product expertise to customers when necessary
Engage with the category manager, to analyze the market using generalist market data, distributor and consumer panels (Nielsen, Kantar, etc), qualitative and quantitative ad hoc research (consumer / shopper research, focus groups, panel tests etc.) as well as retailer's EPOS sales data to develop clear understanding of market dynamics, unveil insights and spot opportunities and weaknesses
Interface with production and planning to ensure products are launched on time
Must be able to manage the mix of several product categories and a high number of SKUs
Internally, will have to project manage complex projects involving cross-functional (often virtual) teams to deliver the end result on time and to budget
Need to be able to work under pressure and know how to manage client crisis such as a product recall , product launches that are under severe time pressure and at minimal cost and complexity to the business
Need to understand and respect a coherence in the market which sometimes could be tough since could be in the opposite direction of some particular client requests, but be able to get the best fit for what we can produce

Fulltime

NPD Manager

Are you a passionate foodie with a flair for innovation? Do you thrive at the fr...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Zest Food Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in an NPD role within the food industry
Strong front-end innovation and concept development experience
Confident working cross-functionally across multiple departments
Experience working with major UK retailers
Previous team management or leadership experience
A genuine passion for food and product development

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage the NPD process from concept through to launch
Drive front-end innovation and identify new product opportunities
Work cross-functionally with commercial, technical, operations, and marketing teams
Manage and develop a small NPD team
Collaborate with major UK retailers, ensuring projects meet customer expectations and timelines
Keep ahead of market trends, translating insights into commercially successful products

What we offer

plus bonus and package
A collaborative and creative working environment

Business Development Manager

Our client, a respected and established business going through an exciting perio...

Location

United Kingdom , Kent

Salary:

45000.00 GBP / Year

The People Co.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a business development or sales role, with a proven track record of securing and managing high-value accounts
Experience within premium B2B sales — ideally within the food, drink, or private-label sector
Strong negotiation, presentation, and influencing skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
Proactive, results-driven, and confident with exceptional problem-solving and organisational abilities
Experienced in managing complex projects and multiple priorities to tight deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and approachable manner
Strong computer literacy, attention to detail, and analytical capability
Full, clean driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK
Positive attitude, enthusiastic approach, and a passion for driving business growth

Job Responsibility

Research and identify new markets, trends, and customers to generate new business opportunities
Lead the entire sales process from prospecting, proposal development, and negotiation through to contract completion
Conduct detailed market and competitor analysis to identify untapped opportunities and position the company’s white-label offering effectively
Produce accurate sales forecasts and manage the sales pipeline to meet financial targets
Generate leads through cold calling, networking, and participation at trade shows and industry events
Take full project management ownership of the concept-to-launch process, working cross-functionally with NPD, Operations, and Supply Chain teams
Align commercial initiatives with product development and operational capabilities
Analyse sales performance and provide data-driven insights to senior management
Develop and nurture long-term relationships with key accounts and prospective clients
Prepare and deliver compelling client presentations and proposals

What we offer

25 Days Holiday (+ Bank Holidays)
Enhanced Pension Scheme (8% company contribution)
Employee Assistance Programme

Associate Manager, Marketing Commercialization

We are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking Associate Manager, Marketing C...

Location

Malaysia , Kuala Lumpur

Salary:

Not provided

SC Johnson

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
Master's/MBA preferred
5–7 years of commercial experience (Sales, Trade Marketing, or Marketing)
3–5 years of FMCG innovation or new product development experience
Strong understanding of the FMCG environment and a passion for innovation
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and prioritization abilities
Ability to travel within the region as needed

Job Responsibility

Lead Innovation & NPD Excellence
Champion the ASEAN New Product Development (NPD) process, guiding teams, inspiring ideation, and ensuring alignment across milestones
Break friction points to accelerate impactful pre‑scoping and innovation discovery
Ensure in‑flight projects stay committed to aligned NS, DPM, FADs, and MEAs
Drive best‑in‑class launch excellence for new innovations—not just meeting launch dates, but maximizing market impact
Build a strong pipeline through 3X innovation commitment with a “fewer, bigger, better” mindset
Partner with third‑party manufacturers to develop true whitespace innovation opportunities
Collaborate Across Cross‑Functional Teams
Work closely with MIM, RD&E, CIBA, and Sales teams to ensure seamless integration of innovation and commercialization strategies
Measure & Optimize Project Performance

Fulltime

Manufacturing Manager

Purpost of Role: A varied and exciting role for an experienced Manufacturing Man...

Location

United Kingdom , Rosyth

Salary:

Not provided

Mowi Poland

Expiration Date

August 31, 2026

Requirements

Minimum third level / technical qualification or equivalent experience in relevant discipline
Health and Safety Qualification, e.g. Supervising Safely, NEBOSH
Lean Six Sigma (?? Belt) or equivalent experience working with the methodology
Evidence of strong leadership skills in managing people
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels, ensuring information is delivered and understood
Ability to drive change through positive communication, employee involvement and forward planning
Ability to drive and build strong levels of employee engagement
Developing staff through continuous development, coaching and empowerment to create improved performance
Ability to deliver under pressure
and flexibility within time management to ensure business needs are met

Job Responsibility

Managing and developing the team, championing continuous development and coaching to ensure excellent performance standards
Day to day management of relevant operational area ensuring efficient and effective performance in production, quality, health and safety, and service targets
Driving and delivering measurable continuous improvement
Manage all aspects of Quality, Health & Safety, Hygiene/Food Safety, and Environmental GMP associated with the production process, in line with company standards, best practice and current Health and Safety Legislation and quality standards as well as 5s
Manage and deliver the daily, weekly production schedule and area performance targets through Shift Leaders and their teams
Lead shift review meetings on all KPIs
Ensure progress and performance boards are updated in a timely manner
Input into the asset care and preventative maintenance systems
Ensure the assigned production area is appropriately resourced, including people, facilities, raw materials and packaging to ensure delivery of all targets in line with the weekly plan
Accountable for approval of payroll processes e.g. overtime

Fulltime

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