Head of Product (Commercial) – Food Manufacturing

We’re looking for a commercially minded Head of Product to lead product strategy, performance, and range development across a growing food manufacturing business. This is a senior leadership role with accountability for product lifecycle management, pricing and promotions, and customer-led innovation to drive profitable growth.


The Role

You’ll own the end-to-end product agenda, translating consumer insight and commercial strategy into compelling product ranges that perform across retail, wholesale, and online channels. Working closely with Commercial, Operations, NPD, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance, you’ll ensure products are competitively positioned, efficiently delivered, and consistently optimised.


Key Responsibilities

* Lead product and range strategy aligned to commercial and profitability targets

* Own product lifecycle management, including launches, optimisation, and rationalisation

* Set pricing and promotional strategies in partnership with commercial teams

* Monitor product performance, margins, and KPIs, driving continuous improvement

* Identify new product and market opportunities, including support on bids and tenders

* Lead, mentor, and develop the product team



About You

* Senior-level experience in product, category, or commercial management within food manufacturing or food retail

* Strong commercial and financial acumen

* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

* Insight-led, data-driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment



Package

* Competitive salary

* Car allowance

* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays