Product Development Manager at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Job Description

• The Product Development Manager is to lead the R&D efforts of Saro Consumer Business (SCB) from its inception to the development of a full range of Personal and Home Care Products, with emphasis on in-home pest control.
• He/ She will be responsible for overseeing raw material sourcing, new product formulations, and development of prototypes for a range of products based on SCB's innovation pipeline

Primary Responsibilities

• He/ She will be responsible for the research and development process starting from product concept, preparing prototype sample, laboratory testing, and development of product development investment plan.
• He/ She will assess the requirements for new products based on the market needs working cross-functionally with the Marketing team.
• He/ She will be responsible for improving SCB product range and keeping the product range up to date with the new trends in technology whilst phasing out obsolete products.
• He/ She must oversee all activities of laboratory testing, maintaining proper link and coordination between R&D, product design, testing and validation activities.
• He/ She must establish product design reviews with the aim of simplifying the manufacturing operations, reducing manufacturing cost and possibility of product standardization
• He/ She must coordinate project activities to ensure that they are delivered within specified timelines
• He/ She must collaborate with SCB R&D partners to leverage the potential of applicable research.
• He/ She must ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures.

Courses/Qualification

• B.Sc in Chemistry or Engineering. A Master and or any other further qualification related to R&D is appreciated

Relevant Experience:

• Experience: a minimum of 3 years’ experience in R&D managerial roles in consumer products companies is needed.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a R&D project management role is needed
• Previous experience in consumer-goods company focused on DIY / OEM market channels is appreciated
• Previous experience in innovation is highly appreciated
• A good knowledge of R&D processes and organization in consumer-goods companies is needed

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies

• Dependability Reliable, responsible and dependable
• Analytical Thinking: Analysing information and using logic to address work related issues and problems
• Attention to Details: Being careful about details and thorough in completing work task
• Initiative: Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Integrity: Being honest and ethical
• Leadership: Willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction
• Ability to Travel at short notice and take multiple functions at the same time
• Track Record of performance; Speed/Aggression, Accountability, Shared Mind-set, Accountability, Customers Connection, and Strategic Thinking
• Required Age: 28 - 35 years.