Product Manager
Are you passionate about food, innovation and bringing exciting products to market?
We're working with a well-established and growing food business looking to add an enthusiastic and driven Product Manager to their Product Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands-on role in creating and improving products that customers love, while gaining exposure to every stage of the product journey, from initial concept through to launch.
Working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you'll help drive product quality, innovation and continuous improvement across a varied product portfolio. No two days will be the same, and you'll have the chance to work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to bring new ideas to life.
The Role: Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing product development projects from concept through to launch.
- Driving innovation and identifying opportunities for new and improved products.
- Monitoring market trends, consumer behaviours and competitor activity.
- Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver successful product launches.
- Ensuring products meet all relevant quality, food safety and legal requirements.
- Maintaining product specifications, critical paths and project documentation.
- Supporting product reviews, benchmarking and tasting sessions.
- Coordinating packaging development and product improvement initiatives.
- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about food and enjoys turning ideas into successful products.
- A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Previous experience within food manufacturing, product development, food technology or a similar environment.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with a variety of stakeholders.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in consumer and market trends.
- Strong IT skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and specification systems.
What's in it for You?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely values innovation, collaboration and development. You'll gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, work on exciting projects and have the opportunity to develop your career within a successful and forward-thinking organisation.
If you're looking for your next challenge in Product Development and would like to be part of a team that's passionate about creating great products, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today for consideration.