NPD Manager

Job Description

The Company

With a reputation for delivering innovative products to the market, this company is at the forefront of driving growth, quality, and operational excellence. They are now looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to lead their development team and contribute to the successful delivery of new product launches and long-term profitability.

The Role

As the Product Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading the development and implementation of new products, processes, and equipment, ensuring smooth transitions from concept to launch. You’ll manage the process blueprint across multiple sites, driving excellence. You will also lead the implementation of the Operational Excellence Programme across all sites, ensuring all people, processes, and plant aspects are covered with ongoing reviews and continuous improvements.

You’ll also be responsible for managing trial critical paths, ensuring all necessary resources are in place, and working closely with both internal teams and external customers. Leading a dedicated team, you’ll ensure that all product launches are delivered on time, to budget, and meet the highest quality standards.

Furthermore, you’ll drive innovation, utilising your expertise to continually improve processes and ensure that the busine...