Head of Product Development

Head of Product Development
Salary: £70,000 (Negotiable) + Excellent Benefits
Location: West Yorkshire

A leading UK fabric and soft furnishing manufacturer is looking to appoint a Head of Product Development to lead their product innovation, technical compliance, and process development functions.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Head of Product Development to play a central role in driving new product initiatives and technical excellence across a forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development & Innovation

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Full ownership and management of the New Product Development (NPD) process.

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Engage directly with customers to understand and adapt to their needs.

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Write detailed product specifications and lead testing/evaluation phases.

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Conduct customer visits and guide the transition of products from concept to scalable production.

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Oversee all costing activity and pre-production processes.

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Write specific procedures to ensure clarity and consistency across teams.

Process Development

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Enhance existing plant capabilities and adapt machinery to support new developments.

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Take responsibility for capital expenditure procurement and machinery specification.

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Lead supplier visits and evaluate supplier capabilities.

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