Product Manager

2 weeks ago


Wrexham Wales, United Kingdom Oscar Mayer Group UK Full time

Product Manager 12 Month FTC

Purpose of the role:

  • To drive and deliver the concept development requirements of customers – to develop creative meal solutions which meet customer, consumer, and category objectives with regard for manufacturing core competencies, legislative requirements, critical paths and margin aspirations
  • Drive continuous improvement by being attuned to ongoing developments with new raw materials and processes, competitor activity and market trends in associated categories
  • Work with Concept Development and Chef teams to drive customer focused innovation pipelines

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • To recruit, lead, motivate and manage direct reports to achieve agreed targets and objectives.
  • Work closely with all functions to deliver focused development that achieves pre agreed gross margin and optimises existing capabilities and site capacity
  • Manage site customer feasibility meetings and close out of actions following before customer submission.
  • Demonstrate interest, knowledge and expertise within the target cuisines and in food generally. Understand the wants and the needs of both internal and external customers.
  • Develop customer category understanding and relevant consumer insight so we effectively deliver development to the correct target audience.
  • Present professional presentations to customers both internal and external that succinctly portray detail around concepts, the rationale behind them and innovation plans to drive category growth
  • Support the NPD Controller to plan, organise and control resources to deliver new product development concepts to agreed quality, cost and timescales.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with other site NPD teams and functions. Gain an understanding of other site capabilities to support cross site development projects.
  • Develop and maintain effective customer relationships at relevant levels.
  • In conjunction with the NPD Controller/HOD manage off brief projects to scope & shape the medium to long term development plans utilising the Oscar Mayer innovation platform to create the customer innovation pipeline.
  • Work in conjunction with the site Process Manager to oversee the successful handover of products from kitchen to factory.

CORE COMPETENCIES

(Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience)

  • Qualified to degree level or above in Food Science or a related subject
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing preferably
  • Experience in working with/for Major retailers ideally WR & JS
  • Strong and proven track record of NPD achievement at a relevant level
  • Extensive food development and recipe knowledge
  • Demonstrable experience of successfully working in and leading a team
  • Strong financial and project management skill set
  • Sound communication and negotiation skills teamed with professional gravitas
  • A passion for all things food


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