New Product Development Manager

4 days ago

Dublin, Ireland Next Generation Full time

Overview
We are partnering with a leading food ingredients business to appoint an experienced NPD Manager.
You will lead innovation across meat, bakery, and snacking, turning customer needs into commercially viable ingredient solutions from concept to launch.
What you will do
Own the full NPD cycle for multi sector ingredient blends, from brief to commercialisation
Partner with customers to translate requirements into product matches and new concepts
Lead and mentor a team of food technologists and scientists
Manage a project portfolio with clear timelines, resources, and budgets
Oversee pilot trials and factory scale ups, ensuring technical robustness
Ensure compliance with Irish and EU regulations and support accurate claims and labelling
Collaborate with sales and marketing to align innovation with market trends
What you bring
Degree or masters in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field
5+ years in NPD within food ingredients, with depth in at least two of meat, bakery, or snacking
Strong grasp of ingredient functionality and manufacturing processes
Proven people leadership, project management, and commercial awareness
Solid knowledge of food safety and quality systems such as HACCP and BRC
Why this role
Work with top tier suppliers and diverse international customers
Lead a capable team while staying hands on in the lab and on the line
Next Steps
Should this position be of interest to you please submit your CV to Jessica from Next Generation Recruitment using the apply button.
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If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process please let us know and we will do our best to support you.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Science and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Meat Products Manufacturing
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