Product Developer - Bakery
- Milton Keynes
- On-site
Have an appetite for more?
Join a leading global bakery group powered by ambitious people that are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do.
With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.
About the role
We’re looking for a creative and commercially minded Product Developer to join our NPD team and play a key role in bringing innovative, market-leading bakery products to life.
You’ll take ownership of projects from concept through to launch, working closely with commercial, technical and operations teams to deliver outstanding products for our customers. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where your ability to balance creativity, quality and commercial delivery will be key.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the end-to-end development of new products, from idea through to successful launch
- Manage multiple NPD projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality targets
- Partner with key customers, understanding their needs and translating these into compelling product solutions
- Work cross-functionally with sales, technical, procurement and manufacturing teams
- Drive innovation, staying ahead of food trends, competitor activity and customer insight
- Support and oversee factory trials, ensuring a “right first time” approach
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and customers to deliver best-in-class ingredients and outcomes
- Contribute to continuous improvement of NPD processes and ways of working
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
What we’re looking for
Experience
- Proven experience in product development within the food industry (bakery experience highly desirable)
- Track record of successfully launching products to market
- Experience working with or supplying retail or foodservice customers
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and commercial drivers
Skills
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Commercial awareness and a clear understanding of customer needs and market trends
- Confident communication and influencing skills
- Ability to collaborate across teams and build strong stakeholder relationships
What makes you stand out
- Passion for food (especially bakery!) and emerging trends
- A proactive, “get things done” mindset
- Ability to challenge thinking and bring fresh ideas to the table
- Strong customer focus and desire to deliver exceptional products
Why join us?
- Work on exciting, high-impact product launches
- Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team
- Opportunity to influence customer relationships and innovation strategy
- Exposure to international markets, suppliers and trends
“We’re looking for someone who is not only passionate about product development, but truly customer-focused, someone who can turn insight into action and help us become our customers’ supplier of choice.”
About the company
Lantmännen Unibake is a leading global bakery company within the Lantmännen Group. With expertise in bakery products for food service and retail, we serve consumers around the clock and across the world every day. The aim is to make bread and pastry a profitable business for our customers through tasty, high-quality products and innovative solutions and based on a sustainable mind-set and excellent food safety standards. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lantmännen Unibake operates modern bakeries around the world and has sales in more than 60 countries. The brand portfolio comprises a range of well-established B2B and BtC brands e.g. Schulstad Bakery Solutions, Schulstad, Bonjour, Vaasan, Pastridor and Hatting. Lantmännen Unibake has a turnover of EUR 1.5 billion and employs more than 6,000 people in 20+ countries. Appetite for more? More about Lantmännen Unibake
#1It goes right. Right from the start. New people start at Lantmännen Unibake every day. We’re used to creating the right beginning, right from day one. We’re ready for you.
#2Baking is a people business. Lantmännen Unibake has flour on its hands and people at its heart. The whole process of making everyday products takes team work, open-ness and mutual respect.
#3It's a group thing. Working for a global business is different. You feel connected to something bigger. Your team has a higher purpose. Ripples turn into waves.
#4It's about baking the future. We are taking baking further. Not just geographically but in terms of innovation. We have a proud heritage but we want to explore new products, markets and opportunities.
#5Diversity is a reality. Not an ambition. Not only are we global, we hire a multitude of nationalities. At the moment, your future colleagues come from more than 40 countries.
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