Research & Development Specialist

10 hours ago


Midrand, South Africa Fenris Personnel CC Full time

Execute R&D requirements within the NPD protocol
Develop and maintain partnerships with ingredient suppliers to execute new product ideas
Know and understand the current product range in the applicable category and assess where product improvement can be introduced (ingredients, packaging, process, etc.)
Initiate consumer research where required and interpret results in support of the innovative or improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain a 3-year-NPD calendar per applicable category: Company Brands or Customer Brands.
Support project gates that Food Technologists are responsible for: Feasibility Studies, Documenting Project Deliverables (Factory Trial / Sample and Validation Study
evaluations when deemed necessary) and review and approve packaging briefs
Ensure all project related documentation is electronically filed on the shared drives as per protocol
Attend required meetings (internally and externally where needed)
Initiate meetings (internally and externally where needed) to ensure successful execution of projects and assist with master data queries where applicable / when needed.
Normally master data queries to be tabled with the Technical Manager.
Review and approve artwork designs (Technical Manager approves printer-ready proofs)
All initiatives must comply with legal framework as well as any certification schemes applicable to the process and product.
Assist with customer complaints of a technical nature as requested by management

**Requirements**:
Tertiary qualification in Food Science or recognised equivalent
Minimum 5 years experience in FMCG industry, ideally protein
Expert knowledge of FCD, APS, Trade Metrology and CPA regulations
Expert knowledge on relevant SANS codes
Strong technical knowledge of project management, product development, product life cycle and product regulatory requirements
Experience with 20 keys or other performance improvement methodology
Ability to juggle multiple projects within agreed timeframes often under pressure



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