D R Newitt Recruitment
New Product Design Manager
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Shape the Future of Packaging Innovation
Are you an experienced NPD professional with a passion for innovation, customer collaboration, and bringing new products to market?
We're partnering with a leading packaging manufacturing business seeking an ambitious New Product Design Manager to lead the development and delivery of innovative packaging solutions for a diverse customer base. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving growth, managing high-profile development projects, and influencing the future direction of a market-leading operation.
The Role
As the New Product Design Manager, you'll take ownership of the product development pipeline, leading projects from initial concept through to successful commercial launch. Working closely with customers, sales, operations, and technical teams, you'll ensure innovative solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to customer requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of new products from concept through to launch
- Manage multiple customer and internal development projects simultaneously
- Work closely with commercial teams to identify opportunities for innovation and growth
- Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and technical teams to ensure successful implementation
- Drive continuous improvement, value engineering, and product optimisation initiatives
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies
- Ensure projects are delivered to agreed timelines, specifications, and commercial objectives
About You
- Proven experience within NPD, Product Development, Innovation, or Technical Project Management
- Background within manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, or a related sector (Technical Specialist)
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially aware with the ability to balance innovation and profitability
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects
- Customer-focused with excellent communication and presentation skills
- Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-driven
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What's on Offer?
- £55,000, 25 (+8) holidays, and 6% matched pension.
- Opportunity to join a highly respected and growing manufacturing business
- Exposure to major customer projects and innovative product development
- Significant autonomy and influence within the business
- Genuine career progression opportunities
If you're passionate about innovation, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of new product development, we'd love to hear from you.
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