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Nomad Foods —Lowestoft
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Product Development Manager (Natural Veg)

Nomad Foods -
Lowestoft

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

English
Product development
Business requirements

Full job description

Overview:

ROLE PURPOSE: Leads the delivery of the Segment product strategy, ensuring we continue to win now and in the future. The PDM is expected to actively implement the product development strategy within their MWBs & Secondary Battlefields & is accountable for developing & delivering the Innovation & renovation pipeline, alongside any associated R&D programme to meet the MWB growth & renovation targets.

BUSINESS IMPACT:

This role is essential for the successful creation & delivery of a consumer-led innovation pipeline (NPD, EPD) which delivers the MWB financial & Superiority targets. They ensure their product portfolio (new & existing) continues to delight consumers & remains relevant & competitive in a changing world.

Responsibilities:

R&D Programme

Developing an R&D portfolio that represents the key priorities for each MWB/Growth platform and is fully consistent with the Nomad “Win as One” philosophy, with clear R&D deliverables, working in collaboration with Marketing, Supply chains, and R&D colleagues across the organisation
Actively manage their portfolio for maximum ROI, flagging the need for prioritisation decisions when necessary
Responsible for implementation across in-house factories and Copack
Leads across F4G, Insourcing and Business Continuity projects
Manages product delivery across Brand, PL, Export and FS Channels as per business requirements
Develops & maintains a deep technical expertise in their field (supply chains, technologies, manufacturing processes). Leads associated projects & acts as a technical consultant across segments. Ensures knowledge is captured for future use

Governance & Compliance

Provides accurate & informative input into gate documents
All new developments are consistent with the CSR strategy and Nutrition/ Health targets
Ensures compliance with Nomad policies & processes, including common ways of working

Leading & developing their resources

Deployment of their R&D resources to deliver maximum return on investment
Developing individuals within their team and championing their Career Development Programmes
Delivering their programme within an agreed budget with the R&D Head/Lead of Segment or Regional R&D Lead

Product strategy & superiority

A deep understanding of relevant consumer demand spaces & drivers of liking
Defines & champions product quality from a consumer perspective. Approves & implements recipe process changes
Develop Product strategies for key products in their portfolio to ensure they remain relevant and maintain competitive advantage
Product superiority vs our key competitors, for lead skus in each MWB
Maintain good awareness of competitor products. ICM leadership across the segment portfolio

R&D Contribution

Member of R&D functional workstreams as required

Qualifications:

Relevant Science Degree or significant experience in an FMCG product development/Technical role
Proficient in English language
Track record of successful innovation within food or other FMCG category
Eager to understand and anticipate consumer behaviour
Experience of concept development & rapid prototyping
Basic understanding of the role of Intellectual property (patents, exclusivity, know-how and trade secrets) to generate competitive advantage
Good understanding of food science and ingredient-process interactions (or packaging)
Track record of successfully driving innovation from prototype to full production

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