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For our client, a leading global bakery business ( greenfield production site) we are searching for a dynamic and experienced NPD Manager.
As an NPD Manager, you will play a key role in developing and delivering new and innovative products for the European market. You will manage projects from concept through to launch, working closely with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure products meet commercial, technical, and operational requirements. This is a hands-on role requiring creativity, strong project management, and a passion for food innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end development of new products, from concept to launch.
- Translate customer briefs into commercially viable and technically feasible product solutions.
- Lead factory trials and support scale-up activities in collaboration with operations and technical teams.
- Work closely with commercial, procurement, and quality teams to align product development with business goals.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including recipes, costings, and critical paths.
- Present concepts and updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
- Ensure all new products comply with food safety, quality, and legal standards.
- Monitor food trends and competitor activity to inform innovation strategy.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the NPD function.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in NPD within the food manufacturing industry.
- Experience managing product development projects and customer relationships.
- Strong understanding of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Fluent in Polish and English.
- Experience in bakery or similar categories.
- Familiarity with EU food legislation and major European retailers.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
- Creative and commercially aware.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused.
- Able to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
Join an exciting expansion initiative and help establish a flagship production hub in Europe. Shape the future of product innovation for a global bakery brand trusted by top retailers and foodservice providers. Inspire and guide a skilled team while working closely with international colleagues. Leave a lasting impact in a company that champions innovation, flexibility, and excellence.
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