Senior NPD Technologist

Zest Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading food manufacturer, supplying innovative, high-quality products to retail, foodservice and wholesale customers. Our client prides itself on working in partnership with world-class suppliers to develop bespoke products that meet customer requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and full traceability.

The Role

You'll lead the New Product Development (NPD) team, driving innovation and managing the complete product development process from concept through to successful launch.

Key Responsibilities

- Take full ownership of the NPD process, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards.
- Manage customer briefs from concept to commercial launch, ensuring timescales and objectives are achieved.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support successful product development and identify future business opportunities.
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