Have you got a passion for fresh produce and New Product Development? Has to time come for you to explore a new opportunity and look at developing your career? This opportunity could be for you! This role needs your knowledge of NPD processes and creative drive in order to succeed. What youll be doing:Lead NPD and EPD projects from initial concept through to successful launchManage project timelines, critical paths and key stakeholder activityCoordinate and attend factory trials and industrial validationsOversee product sampling, shelf-life testing and relevant product testingManage product costings and ensure projects remain commercially viableWork closely with Factory, Technical, Commercial, Marketing and Category teamsResearch market trends and generate new product ideasSupport customer presentations and product sell-in activityCoordinate pre-launch meetings, pre-productions and launch activityProvide hands-on support during launches and the post-launch periodConduct post-launch reviews and ensure effective handover into the factoryDeputise for the Head of NPD when required Reporting to the NPD Manager you will be one of the senior people within the NPD team and use your already great experience in fresh produce to guide and pass on your experience to the team and get hands stuck in! Want to know more? Then give Adam a call on (phone number removed) or email me (url ..... full job details .....