Senior Development Technologist Job Cranbrook area,England UK,Manufacturing / Production

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Food and Drinks Manufacturing Recruitment Consultant

Part-Time NPD Manager – Chilled Food | Kent

We’re working with a well-established food manufacturer based in Kent, who are looking to bring on a part-time NPD Manager to support their chilled product development. This is a permanent role, ideally suited to someone confident working independently in a hands-on, factory-based environment.

The Role:

You’ll report to the Head of New Business Development and take ownership of projects from brief to launch. This includes developing recipes, preparing samples, managing trials, and working closely with production and technical teams.

Key responsibilities:

Recipe development and sample prep
Running and supporting factory trials
Managing specifications, costings, and documentation
Liaising with sales, technical, and production
Customer presentations when required

What they’re looking for:

Previous NPD experience in chilled food or similar
Strong understanding of factory processes
Confident working in a standalone role
HACCP Level 3 or equivalent
Comfortable managing multiple projects

Details:

Based in Kent
Part-time, permanent

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Job function

Manufacturing and Science
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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