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Group Head of Product & Process Development

Employer
Nigel Wright Recruitment
Location
West Yorkshire
Salary
Competitive salary + benefits
Closing date
1 May 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Technical
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

 

The company


We are partnering with a leading FMCG business who manufactures both branded and own label foods for the UK and international grocery channel. With their head office based near Leeds they have seven manufacturing sites across the UK.

They are searching for a Group Head of Product & Process Development who will be responsible for leading and driving exciting product and process development for all their branded products as well as those of the major retailers.  

You will be accountable for delivering the full end to end NPD innovation process from concept to launch for this vibrant and growing business. 

 

The role & responsibilities

 

  • Drive business reputation for outstanding product and process innovation and NPD Excellence.
  • Develop market leading innovation based on consumer thinking and latest available science and technology
  • Drive manufacturing capability and education across the business
  • Create, design and produce new and innovative products consistent with current and potential customer insight, in response to specific commercial briefs.
  • NPD and EPD process project leadership. Deliver projects in line with development deadlines agreed with project sponsors and business need.
  • Advise operations on appropriate technology to optimise the delivery of longer-term manufacturing strategy
  • Develop close working relationships with manufacturing equipment suppliers, working with them to identify applications for the business to provide competitive advantage in product cost and quality
  • Actively contribute to increasing technical understanding of the raw materials used in the business and their application in manufacturing and new products
  • Identify and deliver raw material savings by effective use of technology and recipe management
  • Ensure effective Science & Technology education and knowledge transfer to appropriate NPD, Operations and Commercial personnel

 

The criteria

 

  • A science-based degree qualification
  • Background within food manufacturing preference confectionary, snacks, bakery, ice cream
  • Experience of managing both own label and brands with the big retailers
  • Extensive project management experience for NPD and able to work on numerous projects simultaneously, delivering projects on time and in line with expectations
  • Experience working with raw material and process equipment suppliers, involved in CAPEX and manufacturing optimisation projects
  • Hands on experience and approach working with the manufacturing sites for launches
  • Stakeholder engagement and influencing is a key factor in this role and the successful candidate will be able to communicate with the CEO and directors, wider team and across all functions, along with external stakeholders – customers, industry experts and suppliers.
  • Personality – ambitious, keen to learn and grow with the business, team player, can do attitude and will lead and develop the team


To find out further about this fantastic opportunity to drive the full end to end product innovation for the company, please do not hesitate to get in contact
 

 

Company

 

Nigel Wright Recruitment is a leading name in the recruitment industry across Europe. Our consultants solve business problems for clients every day through the provision of effective recruitment solutions. We recruit for operational and commercial roles in a number of different industry sectors, including food and drink, consumer products and industrial and manufacturing.Many of our consultants have joined Nigel Wright Recruitment from an industry background, and all have excellent knowledge of the sectors for which they recruit.

 

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01912220770
Location
Lloyds Court
78 Grey Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE1 6AF
GB

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