NPD Manager
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Larbert |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ecruit |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NPDM Larbert UK-22293 |
Summary
NPD Manager- Competitive Salary- Larbert, Falkirk
The Role
Want to lead the creation of products that people will love and see your ideas come to life on shelves? Looking for a role where your creativity and leadership can shape the future of a growing brand?
If you’re ready to take ownership of innovation and make a real impact, this NPD Manager role could be your next career move. This is a role where creativity meets strategy, and your ideas will directly impact the products our customers enjoy every day.
As our NPD Manager, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll drive ideas from concept to launch, seeing them succeed in the market. You’ll lead the NPD team, giving you the chance to shape a department, develop talent and build a track record of successful product launches that will boost your profile in the industry.
You’ll work closely with suppliers, customers and internal teams, ensuring every new product is delivered on time, in full, and in line with strategic goals. Your creativity and insight will directly influence what ends up on shelves and how our customers experience our brand.
Ready to turn your ideas into products people love and lead a team that drives innovation? Apply today and take the next step in your career as our NPD Manager!
Key Responsibilities:
• Drive innovation using market data, trends, and customer insights to generate successful product ideas.
• Manage the NPD process to ensure products launch on time and in full.
• Develop and review recipes to maximise category growth while meeting margin expectations.
• Maintain financial awareness to ensure new products deliver positive growth.
• Build strong supplier and customer relationships to support NPD success.
• Lead, coach, and develop the NPD team, setting clear objectives and monitoring performance.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments to achieve business goals.
The Benefits
• 40-hour work week with flexibility and opportunities for travel.
• A chance to lead the NPD department and shape product innovation.
• Work closely with passionate, talented colleagues across the business.
• Opportunity to develop professionally and expand your experience in product development.
• Be part of an environment that values creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
The Person
• Confident leader with strong project management skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Knowledgeable in recipes, production processes, and product development.
• Curious, creative, and ready to challenge the status quo.
• Enjoys building strong relationships and mentoring a team.
• Positive, motivated, and driven to see ideas succeed.