Process Development Project Manager

Process Development Project Manager Food Manufacturing | Cross-Functional NPD Role £60k Cheshire We're looking for a Process Development Project Manager for a role that offers strong career progression within the development discipline. You'll already understand the product development journey - from early creative concepts and factory trials through to spotting the finished product on the shelf. You'll also appreciate what happens behind the scenes, and how vital it is to manage each launch as a individual project with accuracy, measurement and communication across the business. What you'll do Manage and oversee the NPD project processes, ensuring consistent oversight to drive compliance and all milestones are met. Coordinate technical, development, operations and commercial teams to keep projects aligned. Build and track project plans, managing timelines, risks and acting on any deals or issues. Maintain a clear and accurate overview of all active NPD projects. Run key project meetings, capturing actions and driving improvements. Communicate project updates and risks confidently to senior stakeholders. Support post-launch reviews and continuous improvement within process development. What you'll bring Experience in food manufacturing, ideally with chilled or multi-component products. Strong understanding of process and product development within a technical/manufacturing environment. Signi...