Technical / NPD Manager

Future Recruitment • United Kingdom, United Kingdom • Posted June 23, 2026

About the Role

£ 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).
  • Experienc...