Jobs Career Advice Signup
X

Send this job to a friend

X

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

  • Posted: Sep 2, 2014
    Deadline: Not specified
    • @gmail.com
    • @yahoo.com
    • @outlook.com
  • Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    GlobalProfilers provide a wide range of recruitment and selection services to companies in Africa. We recruit across wide range of sectors and professions in entire African region. Finding it takes specialized market knowledge combined with a genuine understanding of individual cultures & local requirements. Our team of experienced local and internation...
    Read more about this company

     

    Research and Development Manager

    • Actively involve in product development and recipe formulation on 3 categories; biscuits, pasta and noodles
    • Execute R&D projects for marketing and sales generated expectations for creating and executing new product concepts / prototypes and finished product matches from conception through to commercialization stages
    • Coordinate all quality improvement and re-engineering of product parameters such as taste, flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, convenience, physical, chemical and microbiological composition of food
    • Staying abreast with eating habits and latest trends in the food service industry and work with the team to introduce new ideas to keep us ahead of the pack
    • Develop finished product formulas and cost improved formulas while expending the current finished product portfolio
    • Involve in raw material sourcing and approval, plus finished product formula costing
    • Actively interface with marketing, the supply chain, and quality
    • Ensure consistent regulatory compliance with all production processes and packaging and raw materials
    • Deliver R&D technical support while also meeting the business needs of the various categories
    • Develop and actively evolve a central business specific R&D facility
    • Actively participate in assigned technical R&D product development activities
    • Ensure finished product development compliance with NAFDAC and Nutrition Society of Nigeria government regulations plus private industry standards such as Kosher, Halal and Snack Foods Association (SFA).
    • Support new product plant introduction/commercialization while maintaining compliance with quality and food safety mandates
    • Oversee and generate new product development finished product specifications
    • Oversee generation of R&D product  technical briefs, R&D Plant trial report and R&D commercialization reports
    • Work closely with the Head of Technical unit Deli, Pasta and Noodles to deliver specifically assigned Research and Development technically based product development activities on time
    • Build a team capable of meeting current and future company product development requirements
    • Identify product needs, assist in developing products to fill those needs, and disseminate product information throughout the organization.
    • Build and develop recipes to fill marketing matrix
    • Write all product instructions, determine product labeling and packaging
    • Bring potentially systemic problems that require immediate action to the attention of the business
    • Supervise the technical team while carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
    • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, as well as planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

     

    Qualification and Experience:

     

    • Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university strongly preferred with a focus in Food science and technology and any other related Science degree with project management training as an added advantage.
    • Four to six years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and software including, but not limited to: Excel spreadsheets, word processing, email, and Internet applications and packaging development software.
    • Thoroughness, in particular to understanding of Health, safety and hygiene and environmental impact
    • 4-6 years project management experience - prioritizing projects by importance and deadline, ensuring that deadlines are met, and keeping stakeholders informed of project/program status. Ensuring the projects’ or programs’ goals, purpose, and criteria are clearly defined. Delegating project assignments and matching the responsibility to the person.

     

    Key Skills/ Competencies

     

    •   Have a flare for product development  with a track record of launching new products to market
    • Candidate should have a meticulous attention to detail
    • Be able to demonstrate a record of achievement in a similar role
    • Be passionate about innovation and creativity in the food sector
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor the NPD team to achieve success

    Method of Application

    To apply for this position, click here

    Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

  • Send your application

    View All Vacancies at Global Profilers Back To Home

Subscribe to Job Alert

 

Join our happy subscribers

 
 
Send your application through

GmailGmail YahoomailYahoomail