Innovations Manager - Major Retailer

Job Description

A fast paced chilled food manufacturer requires an Innovations Manager to develop strong, lasting relationships with prime customer (Major Retailer) based on inspiration, trust and expertise. You will be accountable for the creation and delivery of the Customer Innovation Programme, properly executed, on time, to budget with overall responsibility for ensuring the product portfolio continues to add value through timely product, packaging and process engineering. As part of the management team, actively participate in the wider issues of the business, and [with others] responsible for establishing and meeting the strategic objectives of the business. You will have successfully worked in a customer facing capacity with previous experience of chilled food manufacturing, new product development and multiple product launches. Must have previous first hand experience and a good track record with a major retailer.

Ref MDW6353