Product Quality and Innovation Manager

St. Austell, Cornwall
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Are you passionate about great food, brilliant products, and helping a proudly Cornish brand grow?

We’re supporting a proudly Cornish, fast-growing food brand as they look to bring in an Innovation & Quality Manager — someone who can champion consistency, drive new product ideas, and help shape the future of their retail sites. This role is all about creativity, quality, and keeping the heart of the brand alive as they continue to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Leading new product development across all food and drink ranges, from concept to launch.

* Working with retail sites to ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and processes.

* Coaching and supporting teams to encourage best practice while fostering a positive, values-led culture.

* Acting as a brand ambassador, championing the company’s Cornish ethos in everything you do.

* Bringing creative ideas for menus, seasonal launches, retail experience, and product innovation.

* Supporting new store openings to ensure brand standards are maintained.

* Conducting quality control checks and driving continuous improvements across all sites.

* Staying ahead of food trends and market insight to inspire innovation.

* Collaborating closely with the management team to drive growth and shape the company’s future.

* Regular travel between sites (company vehicle provided).

What You’ll Bring

* Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, product development, multi-site retail cafés, or food-led hospitality environments.

* Understanding of product consistency, food safety, and quality standards.

* A naturally energetic, engaging, and down-to-earth approach that fits a values-led, Cornish brand.

* A passion for creativity, continuous improvement, and developing products customers genuinely love.

* Confidence working across multiple sites, supporting teams and encouraging best practice.

* A collaborative mindset – no egos; this is a close-knit team that thrives on honesty and kindness.

* Excitement for shaping ideas, refining products, and helping a brand grow in the right way.

Why This Role Matters

This is a pivotal role at an exciting time for the business. Rebranded just three years ago and now opening new retail units, the company is on a fast growth trajectory — and you will be central to it.

You’ll influence the quality, consistency, and innovation of products across all sites, shape the customer experience, and bring fresh ideas that will directly impact the brand’s success. This is your chance to make a real difference in a Cornish company with big ambitions, helping it scale thoughtfully while keeping its character, values, and ethos at the heart of everything.

What’s on Offer

* Company vehicle

* Opportunity to become a key part of a growing Cornish success story

* Room to innovate and shape the future of the brand

* A supportive, values-led environment that cares about its people

Job Info
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Job Title:
Product Quality and Innovation Manager
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
St. Austell, Cornwall
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Nov 28th 2025
Closes:
Dec 29th 2025
Sector:
Catering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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