Product and Process Manager

We have a new exciting opportunity for an experienced Product and Process Development Manager to join our NPD team based in Ebbw

Vale!

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we're proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we're on a mission to

create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We're home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real

Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio,

we're a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products,

continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we're united by a shared ambition to shape

the future of food for the better.

Our Ebbw Vale manufacturing site specialises in chilled dips, houmous, sandwich fillings, toppings and marinades!

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Fridays 08:30-16:00

Salary: £50,000 + car allowance + bonus

Purpose

To lead product development projects from concept to launch, ensuring launch process is followed, critical paths are adhered to,

product quality standards are met and development in in line with company objectives and commercial targets.

Your Duties Will Include

• Work with the product team to deliver customer briefs and innovation pipelines ensuring all KPIs are delivered in line with critical path dates.
• Growing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Managing the full end to end development function at site level.
• Gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of the soups, dips and sauces category area, processes and kit within the factory.
• Work closely with Insight and Category teams applying food knowledge to develop and deliver the customer development and
• Keep up to date with market trends and competitor knowledge.
• Manage projects, leading workstreams between site and central functions.
• Own New and Existing Product Development process delivery at site, overseeing handover and launch success.
• Oversee trial execution led by the process team.
• Support the delivery of site NPD budget.
• Line management responsibility including performance and personal development.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Extensive knowledge and experience of product launch process in FMCG environment.
• Food Based Degree- desirable
• Quality and accuracy of information.
• Timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Appropriate and timely escalation.
• Facilitating successful feasibility presentations.
• Confidence in providing intelligent solutions to problem solving.
• Strong planning, organisation and project management skills.
• Good analytic and numeracy skills.

Why Join Us?

• Company Bonus Scheme recognising performance and contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points - available at selected sites
• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome

diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves

to work. As an equal opportunity's employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.