Research & Development Manager at PZ Cussons

Job Description

• Deliver portfolio of projects (product, technology, process) & initiatives in line with Business stage & gate process.
• Responsible for ingredients (& alternatives) sourcing/evaluation, assisting plant trials, initial production runs, internal sensory evaluation of products and final products commercial runs.
• Responsible for ongoing development and maintenance of recipes/formulations, methodologies and specifications.
• Support Commercial functions on relevant consumer evaluations, insight, trade visit etc. Support on Packaging development and Packaging quality deliverables. Resolve relevant issues on product, process etc.
• Support and deliver on relevant KPIs: Quality, Food Safety, Environment, Occupational Health & Safety, People (recruitment, training), Initiatives, Budget etc. Supervise/manage assigned employees in line with Business policies, values etc.
• Delivers on other assigned tasks/initiatives e.g., world class manufacturing,

Quality / EMS / FSSC / OHS Responsibilities

• Implement and comply with Business Quality, EMS/FSSC/OHS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs
• Understand and apply the intent of Business Quality, Food Safety, EMS, OHS and other policies to assigned jobs
• Understand the significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential impacts associated with their work, and the environmental benefits of improved personal performance.
• Understand roles, responsibilities and the importance of conformity with Business Quality, Food Safety, EMS, OHS requirements.
• Understand the potential consequences of departure from specified Quality, Food Safety, EMS, OHS procedures or legal requirements.
• Commercial (Marketing & Sales)
• Finance
• Human Resources & Administration
• Supply Chain: Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics
• Suppliers: Ingredients, Packaging etc.
• Regulatory & Government Agencies
• Relevant third parties
• PZ Cussons & Wilmar (Local Regional & Global Teams)

Job Requirements

• B.Sc in Chemical Engineering, Food Science / Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or any other Science related disciplines.
• Master's Degree & related professional qualifications will be added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a similar role.
• Computer proficiency especially in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, SPC etc.
• Excellent Quantitative Analyses skills
• Excellent Leadership, interpersonal & project management skills.
• Previous work experience in a Food industry (edible oil, Margarine, Seasoning)
• Proficient in English Language.