Musgrave is one of the Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across the island of Ireland and Spain.
Every day we feed one in three people in Ireland through 18 market leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest and Musgrave Market Place.
We support thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses who live and work in the heart of the communities they serve.
We are committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland and we are making changes across the company to make sure that happens. We want to make a positive impact on the world and we will support our suppliers and customers to make a difference too.
We are inviting applications for an Own Brand Product Development Manager. The successful candidate will join a vibrant Own Brand Team that develops and markets leading retail Own Brand products, both food and non-food, including SuperValu, Centra and Musgrave Excellence brands.
The role includes managing a team of product developers and product technologists, working closely with the Head of Own Brand, Trading Managers and Category managers for the relevant categories, as well as cross functionally in particular quality & sourcing.
Responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:
Managing the development process of own brand products across retail & wholesale brands
Managing, leading & developing a team of product developers and technologists to deliver the business strategy
Developing the annual product development plan in conjunction with the development &trading teams, with reporting and updating of progress of same.
Supporting team in sourcing, developing and launching the plan in line with the stage gate development process and category strategies, & ensuring products commercially viable
Ensuring products launched are in line with benchmarks and in line with ambition for brand rejuvenation work streams & category strategies
Ensuring all products are launched in line with relevant legislation and Musgrave policies, and have fully product & packaging specifications in place for launch.
Responsible for ensuring OB policies are in place to support product & packaging development, and ensuring reviewed & updated annually
Support the innovation process, idea generation and pipeline build to deliver business ambitions
This role is the own brand lead for packaging & sustainability, working cross functionally with the Food Leadership team, Head of Sustainability and industry experts ensuring sufficient direction and guidance in place to deliver the OB elements for the sustainability strategy
Responsible for leading, implementing and continually developing ways of working in OB to ensure they are embedded in the business, working closely with Ambient Development Manager
Working closely with the own brand design team and the own brand operations team to ensure best execution of own brand opposite shopper
This role is the OB lead on health, working cross functionally and with industry experts
The ideal candidate:
Must have at least 3 + years experience in development / technical role
Will have a love of food and deep knowledge & interest in food trends
Must have knowledge of the Irish / UK grocery market
Must be aware of all relevant food / packaging legislation
Will have great project & time management skills
Will have excellent interpersonal & communication skills
Will have a strong focus of continuous improvement, process development and ways of working
Will ideally have experience in people management
Will have a Third level degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Business or similar relevant course
This is a 12 Month Contract
Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer.
We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.
Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely. Occasional business travel to other locations will also be required.
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