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  • Posted: Apr 17, 2019
    Deadline: Apr 19, 2019
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    UnoCasa Limited was incorporated in 2009 to provide companies with business solutions in Marketing, Business Strategy , Recruitment and general Human Resources consultancy.
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    Head, Research and Development

    Job Purpose

    • To plan, perform, and monitor all activities related to research & development, design, and testing/tasting of our products (Juice, Nectar, still drinks, dairy & snacks), incorporating technology, value engineering, and cost reduction measures.

    Responsibilities

    • Responsible for the R&D functional deliveries starting from product concept development & proposal, preparing prototype sample, laboratory testing, and final approval to invest in the developed product.
    • Assess the requirements for new products based on the market needs in cooperation with Sales & Marketing department & MD
    • Lead NPI Process to improve on product range and keeping the product range up to date with the new trends market and phase out obsolete products.
    • Coordinate with concerned departments to update the product range with the developed product, e.g. Sales to promote the product, Manufacturing for process Design, Commercials for specifications & sourcing suppliers etc.
    • Perform complete review, verification, and validation for new products to ensure conformity to requirement and fitness for use.
    • Conduct product development trails, market studies, stability studies.
    • Lead Technology transfer process
    • Specifications & test methods development for RM / PM / FG & Support utilities in collaboration with concerned departments & Vendors
    • Responsible for compliance to local regulatory requirements related to product registration / certification.
    • Submit periodical reports to management showing the status of R&D progress.
    • Oversee all activities of laboratory testing, maintaining proper link and coordination between R&D, product design, testing activities.
    • Oversee the design review, verification and validation for the new products, to ensure conformity to specifications and fitness for use.
    • Oversee the evaluation of new components in accordance with design specification in coordination with Purchase and Quality Assurance Departments.
    • Establish product design reviews with the aim of simplifying the manufacturing operations, reducing manufacturing cost and possibility of product standardization.
    • To evaluate consumer feedback and drive improvements in product.

    Experience/Knowledge/Technical Skills Required
    Qualifications & Experience:

    • Graduate/ Post Graduate in Science / Food Technologist / Dairy Science / with 15-20 Years of post-qualification experience in food processing / R&D Operations. Additional Qualification in packaging Tech. shall be preferred
    • Leadership and Managerial essential with excellent communication and presentation Skills.
    • Outstanding data collection, analysis and documentation skills
    • Computer literate, proficient in using Microsoft office

    Technical Knowledge:

    • Food Processing, product life-cycle management, formulation, stability studies & specifications development
    • Technical knowledge on aseptic packaging technologies.
    • Knowledge of Local regulations and Foods laws
    • Knowledge of Validation process

    Key Behavioral Competencies Required:

    • Attention to detail.
    • Performance focus
    • Communication skill.

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    Head, Manufacturing Capability Training and Development

    Role, Responsibilities and Nature of Job

    • Plan, organizes and leads the factory team to achieve agreed objectives (safety, environmental, quality, cost and service).
    • Create skill grid matrix across roles (operator to manager) primarily in production, engineering, quality & logistics & warehousing.
    • Assesses skill gap for every Fixed term employee in operations and creates a plan (Training calendar) in conjunction with the function to bridge the gap.
    • Measures & drives Lead indicator in every function and thereby culture building through CI projects, Kaizens, BEC, TPM, 5S
    • Create and sustain centre of excellence in operations.
    • Measures & drives adherence to routines.
    • Identifies critical skill & competencies required for each role in operations.
    • Creates talent pool and bench strength across operations for all critical roles.
    • Creates induction, training (OTJ & Classroom), refresher course for every new employee in conjunction with HR.
    • Ensure adherence to all company principles and policies as well as local laws and regulations.
    • Drive Continuous improvement culture and high level of employee engagement at all levels in the factory.
    • Provide leadership and guidance in the development of people to provide a strong bench for back-fills.

    The Ideal Candidate

    • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Engineering or related field required.
    • Preferred 5+ years of experience with implementation of LEAN, TPM,TQM, Operational Excellence and 12-15 years of manufacturing experience preferably in Food & Beverage /bottling industry.
    • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
    • Possess in-depth knowledge of factory related and overall company cost structure. Focused, proactive, high integrity, and able to make difficult decisions.
    • Proven leadership, management and conflict resolution skills.
    • Excellent judgment and analytical skills.
    • Working knowledge of Capital Investments, Engineering and Project Management
    • Very good knowledge of beverage processing and aseptic technologies.
    • Good knowledge of Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance aspects of the CPG business.
    • Team player, Self- driven, Analytical, Process oriented, Set direction & inspire, Need to release energy
    • Need to work across boundary, Learning agility.

    Method of Application

    Applicants should send their CV to: jobs@unocasaltd.com using Head R&D as mail subject.

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