New Product Development Graduate

2 weeks ago

Muizenberg, South Africa Cape Herb & Spice Full time

Reporting: Product Developer - Cape Herb and Spice

**Key Functional Areas**:

- Creation and/or updating and maintenance of raw material, packaging, in-process and finished product specifications.
- Review of technical supplier documentation on new suppliers / raw materials required in new developments. Liaise with suppliers on CHS requirements.
- On-going review of labels and specifications (final product and in process specifications)
- Assist in conducting factory trials, travel tests and 1st productions on new lines.
- Review of product labels for legislative and customer compliance. Must have a strong capability to research and interpret legislation for multiple markets e.g., South African, USA, Australia, Europe
- Technical support to other departments: QA, Operations and Sales alike.
- Support in the meticulous execution of the Development Process by following procedures.
- Ensure product detail on internal system, in departments and on shared drive are all accurate and product is as per customer requirement.
- Support in the execution of shelf-life testing as set out in the shelf-life schedule.
- Execute technical projects as set out by the NPD Technologist.
- Executing the Supplier Quality Assurance process.

**Required Prior Learning/Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Consumer Science.
- 1-2 years’ experience in an NPD Food Technologist role.

**Required Knowledge and Skills**:

- Own transport necessary.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
- Strong administrative and analytical ability.
- Strong project management and coordination skill.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

**Personal Characteristics**:

- Great Time Management skills.
- Dynamic & quick thinking.
- Solution-orientated.
- Great attention to detail.
- Ability to perform under pressure.
- Proactive, team orientated and enthusiastic.
- Optimistic & positive outlook.
- Eager to learn and develop skills.
- Passionate foodie.
- Reliable, honest, and courteous.

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