Npd Manager

7 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Carroll Consulting Full time

**Pivotal role impacting current and future product range**:

- **4 generations of success with bakery products**:

- **Supporting established franchise network & national brand**:

- **Full-time or 3/4 days per week**

**The company**
As a growing recognised leader in the bakery industry, the organisation services over 80 well established franchised outlets across Victoria and has a branded product range sold nationally through major retailers. Based in Melbourne, but with aspirations to grow their production facilities nationally, the organisation stands at the forefront of premium products and innovation.

**The role**
This role, driving the company strategic direction, will offer you the chance to leave a significant footprint in the bakery industry. The dynamic and enthusiastic team is dedicated to meeting business growth objectives and is looking for someone with similar drive to join them.

The responsibilities of this role are as exhilarating as they are varied;
- spearhead the NPD strategy through the creation, development, and implementation of new bakery products.
- manage project timelines, allocating resources, and constantly innovating to stay ahead of industry trends.
- collaborate with the Head of Marketing and Chief of Manufacturing.
- closely watch and adapt to retail customers' changing preferences and the wholesale bakery market.
- recommend potential improvements to current product range, ensuring product quality consistently meets high standards.

**Skills & experience**
- You will have experience and passion for developing new products, sweet and savoury, in the bakery channel.
- Your products have a ‘Wow’ factor, can be produced at scale and profitably.

**Culture**
- An environment, working next to the owners, in a business with proud 120 years of history.
- The senior leadership team is passionate about the product and the impact it has on people's lives.
- There is a strong focus on supporting and investing in people for their growth.

Role satisfaction and fulfillment will come from the contribution you make to the product range, customer engagement, market recognition and achieving the organisations strategic objectives.

You'll also have an integral part in ensuring the products are not just delicious, but also safe, hygienic, and compliant with all regulatory requirements.

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