Product Manager

Are you passionate about food, innovation and bringing exciting products to market?

We''re working with a well-established and growing food business looking to add an enthusiastic and driven Product Manager to their Product Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands-on role in creating and improving products that customers love, while gaining exposure to every stage of the product journey, from initial concept through to launch.

Working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you''ll help drive product quality, innovation and continuous improvement across a varied product portfolio. No two days will be the same, and you''ll have the chance to work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to bring new ideas to life.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing product development projects from concept through to launch.
• Driving innovation and identifying opportunities for new and improved products.
• Monitoring market trends, consumer behaviours and competitor activity.
• Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver successful product launches.
• Ensuring products meet all relevant quality, food safety and legal requirements.
• Maintaining product specifications, critical paths and project documentation.
• Supporting product reviews, benchmarking and tasting sessions.
• Coordinating packaging development and product improvement initiatives.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

About You

We''re looking for someone who is passionate about food and enjoys turning ideas into successful products.

You''ll ideally have:

• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous experience within food manufacturing, product development, food technology or a similar environment.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in consumer and market trends.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and specification systems.

What''s in it for You?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely values innovation, collaboration and development. You''ll gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, work on exciting projects and have the opportunity to develop your career within a successful and forward-thinking organisation.

If you''re looking for your next challenge in Product Development and would like to be part of a team that''s passionate about creating great products, we''d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today for consideration.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 7 days, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.