New Product Development Manager in Muker

NPD Manager

Are you a degree educated Food Technologist looking your next career step?

Do you possess a Technical NPD experience within the food industry?

Do you excel in a detail orientated environment?

Macgregor Black are partnering with a Leading Food Manufacturer on the search for an NPD Food Technologist.

This is a permanent hybrid role based in North Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead NPD, EPD, and Own Label projects, supporting the senior leadership team in aligning with business strategy.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of all NPD and EPD briefs, ensuring commercial viability and technical safety.
• Develop recipes in our lab, meeting COG’s and nutritional targets.
• Create robust critical paths for every project, ensuring all key actions and dates are communicated effectively.
• Liaise with manufacturing sites to maintain high product standards and outline key product attributes.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers for raw materials and ingredients, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate factory trials and product launches, facilitating external customer presentations.
• Conduct product testing and evaluation, maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for internal stakeholders.
• Global and UK travel as required.

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrated creativity, flair, and an understanding of food trends.
• Strong customer management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Curiosity and a desire to challenge the status quo.
• A full driving licence.

Competitive salary + bonus and benefits.

Applicants must be able to provide eligibility to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

For more information, please contact Nic Graham today.