NPD Manager Recruitment
NPD Manager Recruitment for Food Manufacturing
NPD Manager Recruitment for Food Manufacturing
Innovation drives growth in food manufacturing, and NPD Managers are critical to developing products that meet consumer trends while maintaining profitability. Our NPD manager recruitment service finds creative, commercially-aware leaders who can manage product pipelines from concept through to launch, balancing innovation with cost control and food safety requirements.
NPD Manager Recruitment for Food Manufacturing
Innovation drives growth in food manufacturing, and NPD Managers are critical to developing products that meet consumer trends while maintaining profitability. Our NPD manager recruitment service finds creative, commercially-aware leaders who can manage product pipelines from concept through to launch, balancing innovation with cost control and food safety requirements.
Typical NPD Manager Requirements:
Proven NPD track record in food manufacturing
Project management certification (Prince2, Agile, or similar)
Strong consumer insights and market trend analysis
Cost engineering and margin management
Cross-functional team leadership
Experience with stage-gate processes
Retailer NPD submission experience
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
NPD Specialisms:
Plant-Based and Vegan NPD
Free-From Development (gluten, dairy, allergen)
Organic Product Development
Retailer Own-Label NPD
Foodservice and Catering Innovation
Functional Foods and Wellness
Sustainable and Eco Products
Salary Ranges (2025):
Southeast: £65,000 - £80,000
Midlands: £58,000 - £72,000
North: £55,000 - £68,000
Scotland/Wales: £52,000 - £65,000
Why Our NPD Manager Recruitment Works:
NPD Managers need creativity, commercial acumen, and the ability to balance innovation with practical food manufacturing constraints. Our candidates have portfolios of successful launches, understand consumer trends, and can navigate complex retailer briefs. The Williams365 guarantee ensures you can evaluate their ability to deliver NPD projects from concept through to successful launch and market performance over a full product cycle.
Typical Benefits:
Flexible/hybrid working
Annual bonus 12-20%
Company pension 6-10%
Season ticket loan (London roles)
Professional memberships
Key Success Metrics We Evaluate:
NPD launch success rate
Time to market efficiency
Portfolio profitability
Innovation vs. renovation balance
Retailer relationship strength
Team collaboration effectiveness
Typical NPD Manager Requirements:
Proven NPD track record in food manufacturing
Project management certification (Prince2, Agile, or similar)
Strong consumer insights and market trend analysis
Cost engineering and margin management
Cross-functional team leadership
Experience with stage-gate processes
Retailer NPD submission experience
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Typical Benefits:
Flexible/hybrid working
Annual bonus 12-20%
Company pension 6-10%
Season ticket loan (London roles)
Professional memberships
Why Our NPD Manager Recruitment Works:
NPD Managers need creativity, commercial acumen, and the ability to balance innovation with practical food manufacturing constraints. Our candidates have portfolios of successful launches, understand consumer trends, and can navigate complex retailer briefs. The Williams365 guarantee ensures you can evaluate their ability to deliver NPD projects from concept through to successful launch and market performance over a full product cycle.
Salary Ranges (2025):
Southeast: £65,000 - £80,000
Midlands: £58,000 - £72,000
North: £55,000 - £68,000
Scotland/Wales: £52,000 - £65,000
NPD Specialisms:
Plant-Based and Vegan NPD
Free-From Development (gluten, dairy, allergen)
Organic Product Development
Retailer Own-Label NPD
Foodservice and Catering Innovation
Functional Foods and Wellness
Sustainable and Eco Products
Key Success Metrics We Evaluate:
NPD launch success rate
Time to market efficiency
Portfolio profitability
Innovation vs. renovation balance
Retailer relationship strength
Team collaboration effectiveness
Typical NPD Manager Requirements:
Proven NPD track record in food manufacturing
Project management certification (Prince2, Agile, or similar)
Strong consumer insights and market trend analysis
Cost engineering and margin management
Cross-functional team leadership
Experience with stage-gate processes
Retailer NPD submission experience
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Salary Ranges (2025):
Southeast: £65,000 - £80,000
Midlands: £58,000 - £72,000
North: £55,000 - £68,000
Scotland/Wales: £52,000 - £65,000
Typical Benefits:
Flexible/hybrid working
Annual bonus 12-20%
Company pension 6-10%
Season ticket loan (London roles)
Professional memberships
NPD Specialisms:
Plant-Based and Vegan NPD
Free-From Development (gluten, dairy, allergen)
Organic Product Development
Retailer Own-Label NPD
Foodservice and Catering Innovation
Functional Foods and Wellness
Sustainable and Eco Products
Why Our NPD Manager Recruitment Works:
NPD Managers need creativity, commercial acumen, and the ability to balance innovation with practical food manufacturing constraints. Our candidates have portfolios of successful launches, understand consumer trends, and can navigate complex retailer briefs. The Williams365 guarantee ensures you can evaluate their ability to deliver NPD projects from concept through to successful launch and market performance over a full product cycle.
Key Success Metrics We Evaluate:
NPD launch success rate
Time to market efficiency
Portfolio profitability
Innovation vs. renovation balance
Retailer relationship strength
Team collaboration effectiveness
Your Full-Cycle Talent Partner
Recruitment shouldn't be a one-off transaction; it should be an ongoing strategic advantage. Williams365 is our dedicated partnership model designed to give you 365-day access to talent pipelines and market insights. By embedding our expertise into your business, we ensure you’re always prepared for growth, no matter the season.
Recruitment shouldn't be a one-off transaction; it should be an ongoing strategic advantage. Williams365 is our dedicated partnership model designed to give you 365-day access to talent pipelines and market insights. By embedding our expertise into your business, we ensure you’re always prepared for growth, no matter the season.
Recruitment shouldn't be a one-off transaction; it should be an ongoing strategic advantage. Williams365 is our dedicated partnership model designed to give you 365-day access to talent pipelines and market insights. By embedding our expertise into your business, we ensure you’re always prepared for growth, no matter the season.
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Ready to Stop Settling?
If you’re tired of "CV trash" and ready for a strategic hiring partner who cares as much about your results as you do, let’s talk.