New Product Development (NPD) Manager

About The RoleAre you ready to take your career in product development to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced NPD Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manufacturing Manager within Product Development, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product portfolio.Key Responsibilities:Product Development Ownership: Take charge of all product development activities within our Pies, Pastries, Quiche, Sausage, Bacon, and core cheese categories. Your expertise will drive the creation of both new and improved own-brand products that align with targeted briefs and category strategies.Process Precision: Ensure 100% accuracy in adhering to relevant process timescales and documentation, guiding projects seamlessly through the Manufacturing Stage & Gate Process. Your attention to detail will be instrumental in the successful transition to factory production.Market Insight: Be our expert on emerging food and market trends, closely monitor Morrisons customer preferences, and stay ahead of competitor activity. Your ability to gather and analyse data will provide invaluable insights when crafting product briefs.Collaborative Leadership: Prepare brand panel sign-off sessions, run benchmarking sessions with the category, and work closely with Buyers, Development Chefs, and Category teams at our head office. You'll foster collaboration and alignment in bringing product ideas to life.Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of Product Development Specialists and Technologists, nurturing their skills and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Why not take a look around one of our Manufacturing sites? Click here.About YouIf you're passionate about creating innovative food products and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. You willalsohave:Proven experience in product development within the food industryExceptional project management skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scopeStrong analytical and research skills to stay ahead of market trends and competitor activitiesExcellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teamsLeadership abilities to guide and develop a team of specialists and technologistsIn return for your hard work we will offer you:Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)15% discount in our stores available from the day you join usAdditional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family memberCareer progression and development opportunitiesSubsidised staff canteenFree parkingMarket leading pension and life assuranceHealthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GPMorrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots moreLong Service AwardsOptional Payroll charity donationsEnhanced Family/maternity/parental leaveAbout The CompanyFrom a Bradford market stall to the UK's 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer.We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK with up to 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet.Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and over 110,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day.We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and #wemakemorrisons.Why not hear about what our teams have got to say about life here at Morrisons:click here
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