Skip to main content

This job has expired

Head of NPD - Charcuterie

Employer
DR Newitt
Location
Middle East / Jordan
Salary
According to experience
Closing date
17 Feb 2019

View more

Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Development
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

Our client is a large food manufacturer supplying products to the leading retailers and food service industries, and are currently looking to expand their team with a Head of NPD Manager at their site based in the Middle East.

The Role

•This role will ensure that all renovation and innovation activity is measured against quality, customer expectation and profitability by challenging existing products and processes.
•You will manage the development process from concept origination to roll-out meeting all deadlines both internally and externally
•You will receive and interpret customer briefs and new product ideas and delegate to the team if required
•Create new and innovative products in line with agreed business plans and market developments
•Coordinate and brief suppliers regarding any changes to specification, ingredients or manufacturing materials
•Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders and customers

The Candidate

•The successful candidate must have an NPD background
•An eye for innovation, creativity with a real passion for food is essential
•Experience of working in a development management role with proven knowledge and understanding of all stages in product development
•Be a ‘foodie’ with commercial focus who is able to combine creativity with a complete understanding of full scale production practicalities
•Good experience with protein such as Poultry (cooked & raw), Lamb (cooked & raw), Red, Charcuterie & Value Added produce will be of distinct interest.
•Have strong project management skills

 

This role is suited towards someone travelling without family. 

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to matt@drnewitt.com or contact Matt Steedman on +44131 226 5060

Company

Job vacancies from DR Newitt DR Newitt provide recruitment services to the UK, Ireland, Middle East and Worldwide FMCG market, including manufacturing, engineering and technical jobs. Established as a recruitment agency in 2002, DR Newitt’s experience of working with customers in these core markets enables us to be a key partner in the job supply chain.DR Newitt delivers permanent, contract and interim recruitment services via specialist divisions for:

  • Executive Management Jobs
  • FMCG Jobs
  • Food Jobs
  • Engineering Jobs
  • Manufacturing Jobs
  • Jobs in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
  • Scottish Jobs

For your perfect job, call or email us

Edinburgh Office 0131 226 5060 

Manchester Office 0161 833 0181

Email us your CV to register@drnewitt.com

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0131 226 5060
Location
38 Melville Street
Edinburgh
EH3 7HA
United Kingdom

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert