Role: NPD Manager
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
Contract: 40 hours
Location: Monaghan
About us DMC Foods is Ireland's fastest growing consumer foods business and largest chilled ready-meal manufacturer. We are specialists at innovating within the chilled category across manufacturing, retail, and service channels. DMC Foods is home to Fit Foods & Dublin Meat Company. Scope of the Role The NPD Manager is responsible for overseeing the NPD functions of DMC Foods. They are responsible for a team comprising of NPD Chefs and Specifications Technologists. Responsibilities The below responsibilities are to be demonstrated through direct action (but are not limited to) the following: • Leading and managing the Company’s NPD Department in the developing of innovative product ideas from
concept to launch,
• Ensuring products meet quality and regulatory standards,
• Analysing market trends and customer needs and liaising with the Commercial Team,
• Implementing NPD procedures, working with the wider team to ensure NPD procedures are implemented
fully.
• Managing timelines and budgets,
• Evaluating product performance post-launch,
• Available for assistance with external audits.
• Ad hoc duties as requested by Line Manager.
Experience and Knowledge:
• 3rd level Degree in a food related discipline
• Experience in Product Development within a food manufacturing environment.
• An understanding of food safety, legality, and compliance with EU &UK legislation.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a passion for driving change.
• Ability to oversee budget management and drive the completion of site and customer KPIs.
• A proficient user of computer applications, i.e.: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong organisational skills giving attention to detail
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