Lead food product development projects from concept to launch in a predominantly site-based NPD Manager role with one homeworking day weekly. Work closely with senior leaders and customers while coordinating commercial, technical, operations, and supply chain stakeholders. This food manufacturing role suits an established NPD Manager or Senior Development Technologist progressing into broader management.

You will influence product direction, manage critical paths, and support cutting-edge launches.

Key Responsibilities
Lead NPD projects across the full development lifecycle
Drive delivery through the stage-gate process
Maintain critical paths for successful product launches
Coordinate trials, validations, and launch activities
Mentor development team members where required Requirements:
Experience in food product development or NPD
Project management experience from concept through launch
Robust critical path management capability
Food manufacturing workplace experience
Excellent organisation and stakeholder communication skills Apply food development, project management, and stakeholder skills while shaping products from concept through launch.

📌 Food Product Development Manager Fredericton
🏢 NOVUS Recruitment
📍 Fredericton