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NPD Project Manager

Employer
Blue Spark
Location
Surrey
Salary
£negotiable
Closing date
15 Dec 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Development
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

The Company

Are you looking for the chance to join a speciality business who brings amazing quality products to the UK market? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NPD Project Manager looking to broaden their horizons and enhance their skills with an innovative and supportive company.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Development you’ll be responsible for managing key projects from the decision making stage all the way to launch.   You will work with internal teams and customers to ensure all the key milestones and customer launch dates are met.  This will mean adeptly managing cross-functional teams within sales, technical and production to as well as clearly communicating the project status at critical milestones. You’ll need to be proactive and use your judgement how to facilitate problem resolution as well as know when to escalate issues that may impact on the successful completion of projects.

The Person

Suit a Food Science or Technology graduate who has demonstrated successful project management skills within NPD or Process Development in a complex product category.  You will have honed your ability to meticulously plan and prioritise your workload in line with the NPD critical path as well as influence key stakeholders to ensure project delivery.  You’ll have excellent attention to detail and a systematic approach to tasks with a drive for results and a high customer focus.

Ideally you will have some previous experience of managing a cross-function team where you’ve had to engage at all levels and functions with the ability to problem solve with tact and diplomacy.  The ability to manage multiple projects at different stages in the NPD process is also key to success in this role.

If you are looking to develop your skills with an innovative front runner in this dynamic industry then apply now or call 0345 2600 737 for more information.

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Although we do our utmost to respond to all applicants, there are times when this is just not possible due to sheer volume so if you have not heard from us within 5 working days then we are sorry to say your application for this role has not been successful.

Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.

Company

Blue Spark is a boutique recruitment consultancy for the Food and Drinks industry, satisfying a growing appetite for intelligent and ethical recruitment.

Working entirely free of commission, we source high calibre candidates for some of the most exciting organisations in the field.

Our friendly and creative consultants seek the perfect match with every appointment – be it graduate or director level, permanent or interim.

Established by Food professionals in 2006, our vast experience and intuitive grasp of market trends has earned us the superb reputation we enjoy today.

With a particular commitment to openness and innovation, Blue Spark offers a truly comprehensive range of recruitment solutions across all sectors of the Food and Drinks industry.

These include:

• Search and Selection

• Advertised Search

• Executive Search

• Database Search

• Proactive Candidate Generation

So whether you're seeking that dream job in Food and Drink, or the perfect people for your growing business, Blue Spark can deliver.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0345 2600 737
Location
34 - 36 The Broadway
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3AL
United Kingdom

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