Position Overview
Title: Product Development Manager
Salary: £55-65k
Location: Norwich
Overview
A commercially focused Product Development Manager responsible for leading end-to-end NPD and EPD projects within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role involves managing product launches from concept to market, driving innovation, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring products meet customer, commercial, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead NPD and EPD projects from concept through to launch.
* Develop commercially viable, consumer-led products in collaboration with customer, culinary, and commercial teams.
* Manage project timelines, critical paths, and stage-gate processes to ensure successful launches.
* Coordinate cross-functional teams including operations, procurement, packaging, finance, supply chain, and technical functions.
* Ensure all products meet customer specifications, legal re...