New Product Development Manager

Job Description – NPD Manager

Job Description – NPD Manager

Experience: 2–3 Years

Department: New Product Development (NPD)

Industry: Contract Manufacturing / Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented NPD Manager with 2–3 years of experience in New Product Development and Contract Manufacturing. The candidate will be responsible for managing the product development process from concept to commercialization, coordinating with internal teams and external manufacturing partners, and ensuring timely product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) activities from product concept to commercialisation.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers for product development and production requirements.
• Prepare and maintain product specifications, BOMs, samples, and other NPD-related documentation.
• Coordinate product trials, sample development, testing, and approvals.
• Work closely with R&D, Quality, Procurement, Production, Packaging, and Marketing teams.
• Evaluate and follow up with contract manufacturers for product feasibility, costing, timelines, and production readiness.
• Monitor development timelines and ensure projects are completed within agreed schedules.
• Support product costing and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Ensure products meet defined quality, regulatory, packaging, and customer requirements.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with vendors and manufacturing partners to resolve development-related issues.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for all NPD projects.
• Support product improvements, modifications, and line extensions as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a relevant field, depending on the industry.
• 2–3 years of experience in NPD/Product Development.
• Prior experience working with Contract Manufacturing / Third-Party Manufacturing is mandatory.
• Good understanding of product development processes, vendor coordination, and commercialisation.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet timelines.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in handling contract manufacturers and external vendors.
• Strong follow-up and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on experience in product trials, sampling, costing, and product launches.
• Should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.