Senior Product Developer – Food & Beverage I FMCG
Essex A12 Corridor - must drive due to occasional customer visits! Full-time, permanent
Are you ready to step up into a senior product developer role and take ownership of exciting existing product development and new product development projects?
We’re working with a well-established and rapidly growing food & drink manufacturer to recruit a Senior Product Developer for a collaborative product development team.
You’ll own projects from concept to launch, present directly to customers, and play a key role in expanding product ranges, both own-label and branded. If you’re looking for a step up and a chance to be developed in a supportive environment, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and deliver end-to-end New Product Development and Existing Product Development projects, from concept through to launch.
- Act as category expert, presenting confidently to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers.
- Own the new product development critical path, ensuring accuracy, organisation, and timely launches.
- Run factory trials and ensure products are feasible at scale.
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Technical, and Supply Chain teams.
- Be a proactive problem-solver, pushing through barriers to make launches happen.
What we’re looking for
- 3 years’ experience in product development (fmcg, consumer products, lifestyle, food or beverage).
- Confident communicator with experience presenting to customers and stakeholders.
- Highly organised, thorough, and comfortable managing multiple projects.
- Strong technical understanding of processes, ingredients, and packaging.
- Passionate about innovation and delivering results.
Why apply?
- A chance to step up in responsibility and develop your career in NPD.
- Join a growing, innovative business with strong customer partnerships.
- Work on exciting new product launches with direct customer exposure.
- Be part of a supportive team where your initiative and ideas will make a real impact.
Interested in stepping up your product development career? Apply now or contact Samatha Chambers at SC4 Recruitment directly for a confidential conversation.