The Company Join an award-winning food innovator and lead exciting new product launches while working with a brand-new, purpose-built test kitchen and managing your own skilled team in a fast-growing business that''s investing heavily in its future. Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a dynamic food manufacturer based in South Wales. The company has a strong track record of innovation with an ambitious pipeline of launches planned over the coming years, and is currently investing in state-of-the-art facilities to support future growth. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you''ll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you''ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery - Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles - Partner with National Account Managers ..... full job details .....