Group New Product Development Manager

Are you passionate about innovation, sustainability, and making a meaningful impact in the glass packaging industry? Vetropack Group is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Group New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join our dynamic team.

This role plays a pivotal part in aligning our New Product Development (NPD) initiatives with the Vetropack 2030 Strategy, driving product innovation, and meeting market demands. You’ll have the chance to lead cross-functional teams, optimise processes, and bring innovative ideas to life while shaping the future of sustainable packaging solutions.

Position Overview

As the Group NPD Manager, you will support the development of glass products and secondary packaging that address market needs, focusing on unique selling points, sustainability, and customised solutions. This position bridges innovation, marketing, production, and customer insights, ensuring efficient development cycles and seamless transitions from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Align NPD initiatives with strategic objectives, including sustainability goals and customer segmentation.
• Review and optimise the NPD process, introducing a stage-gate methodology to improve product innovation rates.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Marketing, Performance Management, and Customer Experience to align on innovation goals.
• Define ownership, templates, timelines, and success criteria for NPD projects.
• Manage risks proactively and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implement agile methodologies and best practices to enhance NPD processes.
• Develop and present business cases for new products and services.
• Collaborate with the Head of Innovation and Group Marketing to create a robust innovation roadmap for the rigid packaging and Food & Beverage industries.
• Foster a culture of innovation and process improvement through continuous engagement and training.
• Support the transition to sustainable secondary packaging in line with SBTi targets.

Requirements

• University Degree
• Experience:
• 3+ years in New Product Development or related roles.
• 5+ years in a leadership capacity, managing cross-functional teams.
• Proven expertise in stage-gate methodologies, risk management, and process optimisation.
• Familiarity with sustainability drivers and industry regulations.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• English C1 level.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strategic thinker with a strong ability to translate market needs into innovative solutions.
• Collaborative leader with experience in matrix organisations and cross-functional team coordination.
• Proactive problem solver with a passion for continuous improvement and sustainability.
• Available for travelling up to 40% of time

What We Offer

• A chance to contribute to meaningful innovations in the glass packaging industry.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience and qualifications. Details regarding salary, benefits, and other employment-related information will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your updated resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role though Vetropack Career Site. Job posting is open until 30th of January.

Selection Process:

The selection process will include a review of applications, interviews, and possibly assessments or presentations, as determined by the hiring team. We will contact only the shortlisted candidates for further evaluation.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

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We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to the Vetropack family!

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