Technical / NPD Manager (Ref: PK9263)

£ Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Our Client is a leader in high-quality labels and packaging, seeking a Technical / New Product Development (NPD) Manager to drive product innovation and technical excellence. This is a hands-on, site-based role requiring expertise in self-adhesive labels and/or flexible packaging to lead projects from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full NPD process, taking new product concepts through to production-ready trials.
• Provide technical support on materials, ink applications, and substrate selection.
• Bridge the gap between customer technical requirements and production capabilities.
• Improve existing products and ensure high-quality standards (BRC/ISO) are met.

Key Requirements:

• Must be based on-site.
• Strong knowledge of self-adhesive labels or flexible packaging.
• Technical aptitude for printing processes (Flexo, Screen, Digital).
• Experienced in project management within a high-pressure manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills for managing customer and internal relationships.

Interested candidates with a background in print/packaging, please apply with a current Cv