About the job
AllinAll Ingredients is a leading food ingredients company based in Dublin since 1993. It formulates dry blend ingredient-based solutions for customers in the Processed Meat, Bakery, and Snack Food product areas. As a BRC AA certified company and a Gold member of Origin Green, our objective is to provide our customers with a first-class service and technical solutions with a range of commodity products and customized blends.
Position Details
* Job Title: NPD (New Product Development) Manager
* Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland
* Reporting to: CEO
* Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
The NPD Manager will lead the innovation and product development strategy for our key market segments, including meat, bakery, and snacking. This is a critical role that requires a technical expert who can manage the entire NPD process, from concept to commercial launch. The successful candidate will manage a team of food technologists fostering a culture of creativity and technical excellence. They will work directly with customers to develop cutting-edge solutions that align with consumer trends and regulatory requirements,
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Multi-Sector NPD & Recipe Enhancement: Drive all stages of the NPD cycle. Develop the NPD strategy aligned to wider business goals. Progress projects to enhance existing recipes.
* Customer & Market Engagement: Act as a key development partner for customers in the meat, bakery, and snacking industries. Interpret their needs and translate them into commercially viable product matches and innovative solutions.
* Team Leadership & Mentoring: Manage and develop a team of food scientists and technologists, fostering an environment of creativity and technical excellence.
* Project Management: Oversee a diverse portfolio of NPD projects, managing timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful and timely product launches.
* Culinary Application: Ensure all new products demonstrate a robust understanding of culinary requirements and applications.
* Technical Support: Oversee a level of technical support for our customers and internal stakeholders where relevant.
* Regulatory Compliance: Stay current with all relevant Irish and EU food regulations, with specific attention to ingredient claims, food additives, and labelling requirements.
Candidate Profile
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
* Previous experience in a managerial role with direct reports.
* Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a New Product Development role within the food ingredients industry.
Skills:
* Strong technical knowledge of ingredient functionality and food manufacturing.
* Excellent project and people management skills.
* Strong commercial acumen and the ability to work effectively with sales and marketing teams.
* Ability to build product strategy and execute an effective NPD stage gate process.
* Strong Communicator and influencer
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to or via the LinkedIn portal