Senior Director of Product Development

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

Job Title: General Manager R&D

 

About the Role:

Hire Resolve is seeking a highly skilled and innovative General Manager to lead our client's R&D department in the food industry, based in Johannesburg.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead local and regional innovation projects in factories and co-manufacturers, setting strategic priorities and ensuring execution.
  • Manage all aspects of innovation development and product optimization.
  • Define priorities for the R&D innovation team, securing necessary technical resources for successful project commercialization.
  • Ensure effective transition of innovations to factories, including creating specifications for optimal production efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
  • Partner with the GM VP Innovation to shape the direction of the innovation organization.
  • Oversee the scale-up and commercialization of innovations, ensuring alignment with key business processes.
  • Collaborate with RIC peers, COEs, engineering, and factory teams to inform long-term innovation strategy.
  • Work with COE teams to create and deliver core innovation extensions.
  • Ensure that the innovation process adheres to timelines for market product launches.
  • Connect with global COEs and technology teams to establish necessary research and technology strategies for factories.
  • Harmonize innovation projects across functions, sharing best practices to accelerate global deployment of innovations.
  • Model target behaviors for R&D, focusing on talent management and horizontal accountability with the management team.
  • Work with marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure successful execution of business strategies and product launches.
  • Develop and oversee the R&D budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
  • Manage a large team of associates, focusing on building an effective team culture and motivating individuals.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Product Management, Food Science, Chemistry or equivalent
  • Minimum 10 years in R&D with at least 5 years in leadership roles
  • Experience in Baking Industries highly advantageous
  • Must have Food industry experience
  • Excellent project management skills, typically acquired through 8 years of leading innovation projects as a key technical member on cross-functional teams
  • Hands-on experience in the development and successful launch of new products, packaging, and processes
  • High-performing leader with strengths in building R&D teams, talent management, and fostering horizontal accountability among management team members
  • Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and a positive, action-biased attitude
  • Strategic thinker capable of translating market insights into actionable R&D strategies and initiatives
  • Preferred experience in product development related to value-added bakery and emulsions

About Hire Resolve:

Hire Resolve is a leading recruitment agency specializing in the food industry. We are committed to delivering exceptional recruitment services to our clients and candidates.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV to Hire Resolve. We will contact suitable candidates telephonically within 3 days. If not suitable, we will keep the CV on file for future vacancies.

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