NPD MANAGER – FOOD MANUFACTURING

Osborne Recruitment is seeking an experienced NPD Manager for an exciting opportunity within the food manufacturing industry.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of NPD, you will lead and manage New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects from concept through to launch, driving innovation and delivering market-leading food products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver NPD and EPD projects within agreed timelines.
• Manage and develop the NPD Technologist team.
• Oversee product trials, launches and operational handovers.
• Monitor consumer trends, market developments and competitor activity.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure product quality, food safety, legality and compliance.
• Drive innovation across chilled, frozen and bakery categories.

Essential Requirements

• Significant NPD experience within food manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team.
• Strong project management and commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of food safety, labelling and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.

The Package

• 30 days annual leave, with additional service-related days.
• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounted company products.

Interested in taking the next step in your NPD career?

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of James Machin or call Osborne Recruitment on 041 986 5058.

If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. 
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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