New Product Development Manager in Dukinfield

At Spectrum Brands, we translate user needs into product solutions people love. Our award-winning design team seeks to bring innovative solutions to the products people use every day. Renowned for market-leading brands such as Russell Hobbs, Remington, George Foreman and PowerXL, our global design team are on the lookout for an experienced New Product Development Manager to join us in Manchester.

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for driving innovation and ensuring the successful launch of ground-breaking products? We're seeking a dynamic NPD Manager to lead the technical execution of our products, implement tools for performance and safety, and play a pivotal role in achieving regional sales and profit objectives.

The Role

• Devise and execute plans that align with regional sales and profit goals, ensuring the success of our products on a global scale.
• Guide the organisation through the defined stage gate process, meticulously documenting and tracking progress.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute NPD plans, holding team members accountable for task milestones.
• Collaborate with regional marketing teams to conduct market research, staying abreast of consumer insights, trends, and emerging products.
• Work closely with sourcing to select and develop suppliers that contribute to product excellence.
• Identify opportunities and manage a team for product cost analysis and drive initiatives for cost improvement.
• Oversee the execution of product segment roadmaps, ensuring global alignment on product specifications.
• Collaborate with PEC (Pacific Engineering Centre), Corporate Quality, and R&D to coordinate new product testing and qualification, ensuring the highest standards are met.
• Monitor product group performance and customer satisfaction, proactively addressing issues to minimise loss or exposure.
• Analyse market trends, competitive products, and consumer attitudes to recommend strategic actions for product segment growth.
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure new product IP clearance and generate invention disclosures.
• Work with regional quality and vendor engineering teams to troubleshoot and drive corrective actions for consumer quality issues.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to implement programs based on consumer insight and trend data, ensuring a proactive approach to market needs.

About you

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, coupled with at least 5 years of practical experience in the development and management of consumer packaged products.

The required skills for success in this role include a familiarity with 3D modelling tools such as SolidWorks, along with a deep knowledge of product development systems and tools. Analytical prowess is essential for deciphering complex data and formulating effective solutions.

Excellent written and presentation skills are a must, as the position requires proven abilities to influence and communicate effectively with senior management. Candidates should also demonstrate a results-oriented mindset with a keen focus on collaboration and teamwork, ensuring a dynamic and effective contribution to our organisation.

Join us in shaping the future of innovative product development. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team where your skills and expertise make a real impact.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays, with option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Company Pension
• Annual Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Health cash plan
• Colleague discount
• Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 days WFH)