Product Innovation Lead

3 weeks ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Lotus Bakeries Full time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Innovation Lead to join our team at Lotus Bakeries. As a Product Innovation Lead, you will be responsible for the development and optimization of our product range in line with our business strategy.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the head of NPD in the development of the NPD pipeline and strategy for the coming years by providing NPD expertise, advising on technical and operational requirements, and sharing market knowledge.
  • Project managing all NPD projects from concept to launch, working closely with all cross-functional teams to ensure all timelines and criteria are met.
  • Drawing on existing and building new supplier relationships to source innovation.
  • Identifying and delivering EPD projects both on product and packaging to ensure constant improvement of our core product range.
  • Working closely with our manufacturing partners to ensure every product is produced to the highest standards, identifying and rolling out opportunities for improved practice.
  • The role will require travel to our supplier base and relevant trade shows.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 4+ years' experience in a similar NPD role.
  • A proven track record of NPD success.
  • A good understanding of quality functions.
  • A good understanding of packaging.
  • Good organization and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong presentation skills (with the confidence to influence at senior level).

Ideally, you will be educated to a degree level in food science, food technology, or nutrition-related disciplines and possess previous product development and project management experience.

You will have a passion for product innovation, a creative flair, a good understanding of market trends, and possess excellent communication skills.


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