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Step into a role where innovation meets flavour!
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and creative NPD Manager to take the reins of a thriving New Product Development team. If you have a flair for bringing bold food ideas to life and love seeing your concepts go from the kitchen bench to supermarket shelves, this is your chance to make a real impact.
What we offer:
* Full-Time Permanent Position
* Location: Co. Monaghan
* Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8AM-5PM, No Weekends!
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading a talented team of NPD Chefs and Specifications Technologists, turning fresh ideas into exciting market-ready products.
* Spotting food trends before they hit the mainstream and working with the commercial team to keep us ahead of the curve.
* Ensuring every product meets the highest quality and regulatory standards.
* Overseeing project timelines and budgets to deliver launches that delight customers and hit targets.
* Reviewing product performance post-launch, using insights to fuel the next big idea.
* Playing a key role in audits and maintaining best-in-class NPD procedures.
What we’re looking for:
* A degree in a food-related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Proven track record in product development within food manufacturing.
* Solid understanding of food safety, legality, and compliance for the EU and UK markets.
* Natural leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
* Strong organisational skills and a sharp eye for detail.
* Comfortable managing budgets, KPIs, and multiple projects at once.
* Confident using tools like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Excellent communication and influencing abilities, with a passion for innovation.
Why you’ll love it here:
* A chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
* The opportunity to shape products enjoyed by thousands of customers.
* A collaborative culture that values creativity, problem-solving, and fresh thinking.
If you’re ready to lead, create, and leave your mark on the food industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Staffing and Recruiting
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