New Product Development Manager

NPD Manager (10-12 month FTC) Food manufacturing North Wales £65,000 If you’ve led NPD teams, taken ideas from “what if” to “on shelf,” and know what it’s like to wrestle with factory trials that don’t go to plan — this job’s for you. You’ll run the full end-to-end development process. No hand-holding. No fluff. Just the autonomy to lead, the team to support you, and the expectation that things actually get launched — properly and on time. What you’ll be doing (a.k.a. the stuff that actually matters): Leading and developing a capable NPD team (they’re solid — they just need direction). Turning concepts into live products, from paper to production. Working cross-functionally with people who care more about results than job titles. Managing factory trials, process tweaks, and first productions — and staying calm when the wheels wobble. Keeping the paperwork, timelines, and stakeholders in line without losing your mind. Being the go-to person when something isn’t working — and fixing it without drama. What you’ll need: A track record of getting new products launched. Not just theorising — doing. Experience leading people, not micromanaging them. A solid grip on compliance, systems, and how to keep auditors out of your hair. Enough resilience to handle pressure without turning into a motivational quote. You’ll be left to get on with it. No one’s going to breathe down your neck, but the expectations are high — because the team, the business, and the customers deserve it. Sound like your kind of challenge? Reply to this. Or send your CV. Or both. Your call.

Location: Gwynedd, GB

Posted Date: 6/13/2025