Product Development Lead

1 month ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom tlg talent Full time

Our client is a leading fresh food manufacturer, known for their diversity and inclusivity, currently experiencing a period of rapid growth.


They have an amazing opportunity for a Product Development Lead on a 6 month contract.


Reporting to the Product Director, the successful candidate will be working cross-functionally to lead the Product Development team in bringing innovation to market as well as constantly evolving current products and packaging. This is a lead role across their two biggest customers, supported by 2 x Senior Developers and a Development Assistant.


PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Owning the NPD customer agenda
  • Cultivate strong relationships within customers deploying a contact strategy across key stakeholders
  • Ensure team provides accurate and consistent communication both internally and externally, ensuring any issues are identified and resolved quickly
  • Manage key stakeholders within gated development process, ensuring appropriate accountability and responsibilities
  • Oversee the creation of products and propositions in line with customer briefs, ensuring adherence to customer specific technical and sourcing policies
  • Ensure all product launches are on time; meeting customer expectations for product and cost, whilst ensuring they achieve the required margin
  • Overall accountability of NPD/EPD projects being managed through the gated development process aligned to customer critical path
  • Manage and motivate a high functioning development team, nurturing talent and setting clear measurable goals


PERSON SPECIFICATION:

  • Minimum of 10 years product development experience (both retail and supplier)
  • Degree level education
  • Proven track record of successful innovation
  • Extensive knowledge of UK retailer development gate processes
  • Experience in Fresh or Chilled Categories
  • Minimum of 5 years man-management experience
  • Understanding of category management and insight generation



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