Senior Product Development Manager

3 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa West Coast Personnel Full time
Lead R&D Innovation in the Food Industry

We are seeking an experienced R&D Manager to spearhead our dynamic team in the food industry. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing new bakery products, optimizing existing ones, and identifying opportunities to set us apart from competitors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement innovative product development strategies to drive business growth.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to optimize production processes, ensure quality, and support technical expertise.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for product innovation and development.
  • Apply scientific principles, engineering, and consumer insights to develop and launch new products.
  • Manage project budgets, ensure financial principles are applied effectively, and prioritize tasks in ambiguous situations.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Consumer Science, or Food Technology.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the food industry, particularly in scientifically developing and launching products.
  • Proven expertise in working with enzymes and applying scientific, engineering, and consumer insights in product development.
  • Solid understanding of statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Ability to translate scientific principles into practical applications in research, formulation, and commercialization of food products.

Desirable Skills:

  • Financial Management: Proficient in managing project budgets and ensuring financial principles are applied effectively.
  • Technical Expertise: High level of technical knowledge, offering valuable insights and guidance in decision-making.
  • Technical Communication: Skilled at conveying complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proactive Insight: Anticipates trends and develops critical insights, driving innovative solutions.
  • Customer-Centric: Actively seeks and incorporates consumer feedback to inform product development.
  • Experimental Design: Expertise in experimental design and statistical analysis to guide research and product development.
  • Prioritization: Effectively prioritizes tasks and manages work in ambiguous situations.
  • Food Safety: Understands and applies food safety principles and HACCP guidelines.
  • Effective Communication: Excels in both oral and written communication, ensuring clarity and precision.
  • Project Management: Strong skills in managing and prioritizing multiple projects, demonstrating effective time management.
  • Relationship Building: Capable of building and maintaining productive relationships with cross-functional teams and management.
  • Process Understanding: Deep understanding of how product formulations, processes, and packaging affect quality and cost.

About West Coast Personnel:

We are a leading recruitment agency specializing in placing top talent in the food industry. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to our clients and candidates.



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