Product Development Manager

Job Description

Product Development Manager

Midlothian

Are you a driven, creative food innovator who thrives on turning ideas into commercially successful products?

An established and growing independent UK food manufacturer is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead innovation from concept through to launch. The business supplies both branded and well-known own-label customers to the highest quality standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape future product ranges, influence strategy, and work with state-of-the-art production and bakery facilities in a business where innovation genuinely drives growth.

The Role

This is an end-to-end NPD leadership role requiring equal strength in creativity, technical expertise, and commercial awareness.

• Generate and develop innovative product concepts aligned with brand strategy and market opportunity
• Lead recipe development from ...