ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Seeking an experienced product developer with a successful history of developing and commercializing new products.
>> Work cross functionally with Quality, Sales, and Operations to lead product commercialization trials.
>> Leverage problem solving and critical thinking skills to overcome development obstacles and find solutions
>> Bring a creative approach and creative ideas to new projects.
>> Modifying existing products and processes and developing new ones;
>> Checking and improving safety and quality control procedures in your own and suppliers' factories, from the raw material stage through to the finished product;
>> Researching current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts;
>> Selecting raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers;
>> Preparing product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products;
>> Auditing suppliers or managing internal audits;
>> Coordinating launches of new products or running trials alongside/together with product development;
>> Dealing with any customer complaint investigations or product issues;
>> Compiling/checking/approving product specifications and labelling;
>> Undertaking long-term projects with other departments, e.g. reducing waste by improving efficiency;
>> Working on packaging innovation and technology.
QUALIFICATION
> Bachelor's degree at minimum in any of the courses: Food science/technology,food nutrition and health,food safety and quality management, agricultural sciences.
> Have experience with food manufacturing and analytical testing methods
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should forward cover letter with recent resume to [email protected]
Shortlisted applicant will be contacted.