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NPD Manager Location: Watford (2 Days) & London (1 Day) – Hybrid Contract: Full-Time | Permanent Bring your passion for sweet treats and innovation to the brand that’s built on joy. At Krispy Kreme, we’re on a mission to be the most loved sweet treat brand and our iconic, melt in the mouth doughnuts are at the heart of that. We’re looking for a bold, creative, and commercially savvy NPD Manager to lead the future of our food and drink innovation. This is a hands on, high impact role where you’ll shape our product calendar, influence strategy, and bring irresistible new ideas to life from trend to tray. Why this role? This is a rare chance to combine autonomy, creativity, and commercial impact in a business that thrives on doing things differently. At Krispy Kreme you’ll: • Lead innovation without the red tape if it’s a good idea, we’ll back you., • Collaborate with global food manufacturers and suppliers., • Shape a brand new team and development kitchen at the heart of our Watford Manufacturing site., • Work across accelerator brands and big launches, where pace and creativity go hand in hand., • Deliver projects with agility from 6 month concept-to-launch cycles to 2 month accelerators. The Opportunity As NPD Manager, you’ll: • Take ownership of our innovation calendar, leading everything from core range improvements to bold new campaigns and seasonal LTOs., • Lead key projects including sugar reduction / HFSS reformulation and our 2026 innovation workshop with senior leadership., • Balance creativity with commercial rigour, making sure every product excites customers, delivers on brand, and works operationally., • Be hands-on in our development kitchen, recipe testing, experimenting, and presenting gold standard prototypes., • Partner closely with Brand, Ops, Supply Chain, Technical, and Commercial, ensuring every concept is feasible, food safe, and scalable., • Build and develop your own team, mentoring a Product Developer while setting up processes for long term success. What we’re looking for We’re looking for a resilient, influential leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves rolling up their sleeves as much as setting strategy. Someone who brings energy, passion, and gravitas to the table, and can influencer internal and external stakeholders while inspiring collaboration. • 7+ years’ NPD / culinary development experience (bakery, sweet treats, QSR, FMCG or similar), • Track record of taking products from concept through to commercial launch, • Culinary/food science background (degree or hands-on expertise), • Strong project management skills, comfortable balancing creativity with commercial and technical detail, • Experience coaching or leading junior talent, • A true foodie, curious about trends, flavours and formats from coffee culture to desserts We’d particularly love to hear from people with backgrounds in Bakery brands, QSR, Coffee Chains or Sweet Treat FMCG innovators. What we offer • Competitive salary + 10% bonus, • 25 days’ holiday + bank hols (option to buy 5 more) + Sabbatical options, • Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home), • Bupa private healthcare + wellbeing support, • Discounts & vouchers for everyday spending, travel, shopping and more, • 5% pension contribution (3% employer match), • 50% off doughnuts & 30% off drinks in-store Ready to create joy? This is your chance to take your NPD expertise into a brand that’s iconic, fast moving and fearless with innovation. You’ll shape the future of our doughnut and beverage experiences and bring moments of joy to millions. Apply now and help us keep our customers wondering what’s next!

Job Title: IT Software Category Manager. We are seeking an experienced IT Software Category Manager to join our global manufacturing team. Proven experience as a Category Manager in IT software within a global manufacturing environment.

Job Title: Quality Management Specialist Location: Northolt, West London Salary: £DOE – Competitive Key Skills: Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, QMS, Compliance, Planning, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Final Approval We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to take ownership of our Quality Management System (QMS) and drive continuous improvement across our operations. This is a critical leadership role where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, improve product quality, and ensure we consistently exceed customer expectations. Key Responsibilities as the Quality Management Specialist: • Work closely with all site functions to identify and implement effective process improvements., • Lead, deploy, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance and effectiveness across the site., • Develop and maintain quality planning systems, including control plans and related documentation., • Align site quality objectives with budgets, staffing, and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives., • Review corrective actions submitted by the team, providing final approval and ensuring long-term resolution., • Conduct analytical reviews of the QMS to reduce scrap, rework, and warranty claims., • Evaluate costs, risks, and capability of processes to meet or exceed customer requirements., • Act as a quality champion, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and operational excellence. What you will bring as the Quality Management Specialist: • Proven experience in quality management, ideally within automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing, • Strong knowledge of QMS standards and quality planning tools - control plans, FMEA, root cause analysis, • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement initiatives with measurable results., • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills., • Strong leadership and communication skills, able to influence and collaborate across functions., • A results-driven mindset with the ability to balance quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. Perks and Benefits: • Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience and expertise., • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your well-being., • Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement., • Cutting-Edge Projects: Engage in groundbreaking engineering projects that impact the industry., • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic and innovative setting. If you are a results-focused quality leader with the drive to make a measurable impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and play a key role in shaping the future of our operations. Current Security Clearance (SC) or the ability to gain is required to be considered for this opening

Purchasing Manager – Aerospace / Engineering Uxbridge, Middlesex. Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager with a background in aerospace, engineering or manufacturing? This is your chance to take ownership of procurement strategy, lead a skilled team, and make a real impact within a forward-thinking business. What You’ll Do • Lead and develop a small, experienced purchasing team, • Manage procurement of metals, components and engineered products, • Drive supplier performance – quality, delivery, cost and risk, • Build strong relationships with suppliers (UK travel required), • Interpret technical drawings/specifications to support sourcing, • Collaborate across Operations, Quality and Planning, • Negotiate contracts, RFQs and terms to secure value and resilience What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer in aerospace, engineering or manufacturing, • Strong knowledge of metals, engineered components and supply chains, • Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings, • Skilled in vendor management, stakeholder management and strategy, • Excellent leadership and people management skills, • ERP knowledge (SAP preferred), • Flexible to travel for supplier meetings What’s On Offer • Salary £50k – £60k (DOE), • Hybrid option after 3 months on-site, • Permanent, full-time position, • Career growth in a progressive engineering environment

NPD Manager Location: Watford (2 Days) & London (1 Day) – Hybrid Contract: Full-Time | Permanent Bring your passion for sweet treats and innovation to the brand that’s built on joy. At Krispy Kreme, we’re on a mission to be the most loved sweet treat brand and our iconic, melt in the mouth doughnuts are at the heart of that. We’re looking for a bold, creative, and commercially savvy NPD Manager to lead the future of our food and drink innovation. This is a hands on, high impact role where you’ll shape our product calendar, influence strategy, and bring irresistible new ideas to life from trend to tray. Why this role? This is a rare chance to combine autonomy, creativity, and commercial impact in a business that thrives on doing things differently. At Krispy Kreme you’ll: • Lead innovation without the red tape if it’s a good idea, we’ll back you., • Collaborate with global food manufacturers and suppliers., • Shape a brand new team and development kitchen at the heart of our Watford Manufacturing site., • Work across accelerator brands and big launches, where pace and creativity go hand in hand., • Deliver projects with agility from 6 month concept-to-launch cycles to 2 month accelerators. The Opportunity As NPD Manager, you’ll: • Take ownership of our innovation calendar, leading everything from core range improvements to bold new campaigns and seasonal LTOs., • Lead key projects including sugar reduction / HFSS reformulation and our 2026 innovation workshop with senior leadership., • Balance creativity with commercial rigour, making sure every product excites customers, delivers on brand, and works operationally., • Be hands-on in our development kitchen, recipe testing, experimenting, and presenting gold standard prototypes., • Partner closely with Brand, Ops, Supply Chain, Technical, and Commercial, ensuring every concept is feasible, food safe, and scalable., • Build and develop your own team, mentoring a Product Developer while setting up processes for long term success. What we’re looking for We’re looking for a resilient, influential leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves rolling up their sleeves as much as setting strategy. Someone who brings energy, passion, and gravitas to the table, and can influencer internal and external stakeholders while inspiring collaboration. • 7+ years’ NPD / culinary development experience (bakery, sweet treats, QSR, FMCG or similar), • Track record of taking products from concept through to commercial launch, • Culinary/food science background (degree or hands-on expertise), • Strong project management skills, comfortable balancing creativity with commercial and technical detail, • Experience coaching or leading junior talent, • A true foodie, curious about trends, flavours and formats from coffee culture to desserts We’d particularly love to hear from people with backgrounds in Bakery brands, QSR, Coffee Chains or Sweet Treat FMCG innovators. What we offer • Competitive salary + 10% bonus, • 25 days’ holiday + bank hols (option to buy 5 more) + Sabbatical options, • Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home), • Bupa private healthcare + wellbeing support, • Discounts & vouchers for everyday spending, travel, shopping and more, • 5% pension contribution (3% employer match), • 50% off doughnuts & 30% off drinks in-store Ready to create joy? This is your chance to take your NPD expertise into a brand that’s iconic, fast moving and fearless with innovation. You’ll shape the future of our doughnut and beverage experiences and bring moments of joy to millions. Apply now and help us keep our customers wondering what’s next!

Manufacturing Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing.Join a pioneering British engineering firm at the forefront of aerospace innovation.Every day, your work will contribute to protecting pilots in the world's most advanced military aircraft - giving them their last line of defence when it matters most.W

Job Title: IT Software Category ManagerLocation: Global Manufacturing CompanyJob Type: PermanentJob Description:Overview:We are seeking an experienced IT Software Category Manager to join our global manufacturing team. Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement category management strategies for I

Manufacturing Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing.

We're looking for a Cell Leader to join our Finishing Department, where precision, leadership, and purpose come together. What You'll Be Doing As Cell Leader, you'll guide a skilled team through the full spectrum of finishing operations. You'll be responsible for: Leading and mento

Are you looking to take the next step in your HR career? Do you thrive in a role where organisation, problem-solving, and people skills come together? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!.A background in Food Manufacturing is essential for this role.As a HR Manager, you will need previous

Proven experience as a Factory / Manufacturing / Production Manager or similar role in a food production environment. Alexander Steele Recruitment have, exclusively, partnered with a well-known food manufacturer, in the West Midlands, who are currently looking to recruit a new Site Manufacturing Man

Metals manufacturing, CNC machining, welding, fabrication.

A Design, Build, and Manufacturing studio, in Retail Designs are seeking a strong Retail Project Manager (up to £50k p/a) as well a Luxury Retail Senior Project Manager (up to £60k p/a) to help manage POS/POP projects that must be built to be shipped off, on budget and on-time so they can be deliv

You’ll deputise for the Production Manager, lead technicians, and ensure the highest GMP standards across sterile and non-sterile manufacturing. We’re looking for a Deputy Production Manager to join the pharmacy team. Supporting the Production Manager with scheduling, documentation, and sponsor

Quality Assurance Manager (Wholesale and Manufacturing). Are you a Quality Assurance Manager or similar from a Wholesale and Manufacturing background, preferably with experience working with Chinese manufacturers/ factories, looking for a role at a leading Manufacturer of bespoke s.

Ensure compliance with legal, food safety, health, safety, environmental, and people policiesOversee KPI targets and results for the factoryDirectly take care of and assist your team to meet objectives through coaching and adherence to standardsOversee training and development to maintain required e

A Design, Build, and Manufacturing studio, in Retail Designs are seeking a strong Retail Project Manager (up to £50k p/a) as well a Luxury Retail Senior Project Manager (up to £60k p/a) to help manage POS/POP projects that must be built to be shipped off, on budget and on-time so they can be deliv

Engineering Manager (Manufacturing / Industrial)Highly Competitive Salary + £5k Bonus + Training + Company benefits + Implement Your own Maintenance Plans + Autonomy + Senior Leadership Pathhead Are you a Engineering Manager from a Heavy Industry or Plant looking to work for a manufacturing gia

Metals manufacturing, CNC machining, welding, fabrication.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced New Product Introduction Manager to join a leading manufacturing business and play a key role in supporting continued growth.

Alexander Steele Recruitment have, exclusively, partnered with a well-known food manufacturer, in the West Midlands, who are currently looking to recruit a new Site Manufacturing Manager. Proven experience as a Factory / Manufacturing / Production Manager or similar role in a food production environ

Technical ManagerFresh People are recruiting for a Technical Manager on behalf of a pioneering food business who are operating out of a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in East Kent. The Technical Manager will lead on food safety, quality, and.

You’ll deputise for the Production Manager, lead technicians, and ensure the highest GMP standards across sterile and non-sterile manufacturing. You’ll work closely with QA and clinical operations, reporting directly into the Principal Pharmacist & Production Manager. Strong GMP knowledge with h

Are you a Planning Manager / Lead from a Manufacturing background looking join a specialist manufacturer. Planning Manager (Manufacturing)Competitive Salary + Highly Autonomous + Technical Progression + Training + 33 Days Holiday (Rising to 38) + Private Healthcare + Life Insurance + Premium Pension

General Manager – Relocation to China | Plastics Manufacturing. Are you a seasoned senior executive based in the UK with a strong background in plastics manufacturing sector?. Our client, a global leader in solutions and products for plastics manufacturing sector , is seeking a.

Electronics Production ManagerHenlow SG17£45,000-£55,000 + bonus schemeClear and set-out career progression and personal development!!My client based near Henlow is currently recruiting for a manager to come into the electronics team to assist with the smooth production of electronic equipment and

Fresh People are recruiting for a Technical Manager on behalf of a pioneering food business who are operating out of a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in East Kent. The Technical Manager will lead on food safety, quality, and.

Production / manufacturing managerBala£50'000 + 4 Day working week, Company pension, death in service cover, etc. The Manufacuring / Production Manager is responsible for overseeing, managing & improving all aspects of the manufacturing / production process, ensuring that all products are delivered

General Manager – Relocation to China | Plastics Manufacturing Are you a seasoned senior executive based in the UK with a strong background in plastics manufacturing sector?Our client, a global leader in solutions and products for

Looking for a role where you can really make an impact, and that gives you every Friday off work (4 day working week)?We are working with our client, based in Nottingham to find a hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor.

Industries: Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing. My client is looking for a proactive, highly organised, and hands-on Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee the delivery of machine projects from conception to completion. Collaborate with the QHSE Manager to conduct thorough risk a

As a Site Construction Manager, you take charge of planning and organizing site operations, ensuring projects align with business objectives and stay on schedule.

A Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads as well as develops the manufacturing engineering team, whilst maintaining a Safety-First approach in all activities. Optimize manufacturing efficiency / lean excellence through flexible manufacturing structure, improvement through Lean Manufacturing methods

Retail Project Manager (Build & Manufacturing) role within a Design, Build and Manufacturing studio focused on Retail Designs.

A Design, Build, and Manufacturing studio, in Retail Designs are seeking a strong Retail Project Manager (up to £50k p/a) as well a Luxury Retail Senior Project Manager (up to £60k p/a) to help manage POS/POP projects that must be built to be shipped off, on budget and on-time so they can be deliv

Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centres. Experience working on large complex construction projects, ideally within the industrial manufacturing sector.

A successful Manufacturing Team Leader/Manager should have:. Experience in a managerial/leadership role within the industrial/manufacturing industry. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing processes – from design & implementation to optimization & improvement, ensuring products ar

Associate MEP Cost Manager - Manufacturing UK. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centres.

My client is looking for a proactive, highly organised, and hands–on Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee the delivery of machine projects from conception to completion. Assist departmental managers with resource planning and allocation. Collaborate with the QHSE Manager to conduct thorough ri

Leonardo is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager to develop a new production area for our Communication Systems team. What you’ll do as a Manufacturing Project Manager. This will include defining production methods and systems with the aim of creating an area incorporating Lean

As part of the Senior Operations team, manage the Manufacturing Engineers to resolve manufacturing issues and constantly ensure efficient product flow consistent with established industry standards and technologies. Ensure the Manufacturing Engineering function provides support to Operations to redu

Service Manager – Housing Assets. Operations Manager – Planned Maintenance.

Ready to lead a team and bring the heat? At Popeyes, we’re serving up legendary Louisiana-style chicken with a side of southern hospitality—and we need passionate Shift Managers to help us deliver it right, every time. As a Shift Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the action—leading the team

Service Manager – Housing Assets. Operations Manager – Planned Maintenance.

The Team Leader – Marine Superintendent reports to the Executive Manager- Ferries, Airports and Ports Infrastructure and is a member of the service management team. The Team Leader - Marine Superintendent provides information and advice to the Executive Manager to support service and directorate d

Operations Manager – Planned Maintenance. Service Manager – Housing Assets.

Are you a dedicated Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a Care Team Leader to join our established service in Amersham, working alongside our Service Manager to lead and support a passionate team delivering person-centred ca

Conference Operations Manager - East Horsley. As the Conference Operations Manager you will. That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Conference Operations Manager.