NPD Manager

The Role

To deliver the set NPD programme/projects to the time and commercial constraints on the chosen Branded category or Retail Brand customer and projects as applicable across Sofina sites.

Based in Cookstown, working closely with all relevant functions within the business to ensure customers and Sofina site expectations are met in full and ensuring compliance in terms of food quality, hygiene, safety, legality and quality.

Company Information

Sofina Foodsis more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide,Sofina Foodsis always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, includingYoung’s SeafoodandKarro Food Group.

AtSofina Foods,you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Sofina Foodshas a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the worldIf you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector,Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver all allocated projects on time and within quality and cost requirements
• Ensure robust process and full due diligence is followed at all times.
• Flag any divergence from process.
• Drive strong relationships with key Customers and key suppliers.
• Fully engage with the key project team to ensure best decision making process is in place to deliver the NPD/regeneration plans.
• Clear accountability for critical path tasks within NPD projects, driving projects at pace within agreed framework.Mentor and train were applicable direct reports

Skills and Experience Required

• HNC/HND (Food Science or technology) or minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Has demonstrated clear project management skills and able to lead projects from concept to launch
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Can demonstrate a track record of developing differentiated products working cooperatively with a multifunctional team
• Strong numeracy and a track record of financial accountability.
• Can demonstrate all or some career experience within Innovation in food, and must have a passion for food.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Car Allowance
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Online Benefits Hub
• Healthcare
• Life assurance scheme
• Free onsite parking