Product Development Manager (McVitie's)

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• Lead end-to-end innovation for iconic brands including McVitie's and Hobnobs, from concept to launch
• Collaborate cross-functionally to overcome technical challenges and deliver tailored solutions
• Manage resources across design and technical teams, ensuring timely project execution and documentation
• Plan and execute bench samples, pilot plant trials, and factory trials, presenting results to marketing
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, GMP standards, and pladis product development policies
• Contribute to regional innovation strategy, promote continuous improvement, and uphold high team standards
Bring your experience.
• Degree in Food Science /Technology
• Proven experience in one category (snacks, cake, sweet, savoury biscuits, confectionery) in a technical or commercial role is crucial
• Some experience in product development demonstrated through successfully managing a portfolio of projects and playing an active part in cross functional project teams
• Teammate with efficient time leadership skills
• Knowledge of Basic Food Legislation - Food Safety (Basic HACCP)
• Effective communication, presentation and influencing abilities
• Basic product budgeting experience
What will the interview process be?
• 1st stage interview - 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview - 60 minutes - a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.
What does pladis offer you?
• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) - this is the business's annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to great training and development opportunities
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we're a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that's as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Seniority level
• Seniority levelAssociate
Employment type
• Employment typeFull-time
Job function
• Job functionScience
• IndustriesManufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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• Degree in Food Science /Technology
• Proven experience in one category (snacks, cake, sweet, savoury biscuits, confectionery) in a technical or commercial role is crucial
• Some experience in product development demonstrated through successfully managing a portfolio of projects and playing an active part in cross functional project teams
• Teammate with efficient time leadership skills
• Knowledge of Basic Food Legislation - Food Safety (Basic HACCP)
• Effective communication, presentation and influencing abilities
• Basic product budgeting experience
  
  1st stage interview - 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview - 60 minutes - a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.
What does pladis offer you?
• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) - this is the business's annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to great training and development opportunities
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we're a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that's as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.