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Product Development Manager: Additional Products

Butternut Box
Location
Worksop
Posted
1 month ago
Department
NEPD
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years’ experience in technical product development, innovation or R&D, ideally in food, FMCG, pet or another regulated consumer category
  • Proven track record of taking physical products from concept through formulation, specification, testing, manufacturing trials and launch
  • Strong experience working with third-party manufacturers and suppliers
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
  • Experience managing or mentoring at least one person
Nice to have
  • Experience across food and non-food products
  • Exposure to the pet category
What the job really is

As a Product Development Manager for Additional Products, you will oversee the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, focusing on both food and non-food items. Your responsibilities include shaping product strategy, managing a small team, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role is a 15-month maternity cover with potential for extension based on performance.

Benefits
  • 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and an additional day for every year of service up to 5 years
  • 5 additional, paid 'paws' days off per year
  • £500 personal learning & development budget
  • Significant discount on Fresh food for your own dogs
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Flexible core working hours
Things to weigh
  • This is a maternity cover position with a fixed term of 15 months
  • The role requires presence at the Worksop site five days a week
  • No visa sponsorship is available, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
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