- Manage execution of plans for development of new products to meet agreed timescales and product development requirements
- Leads and initiates the development of food products and processes as driven by business needs of the organisation.
- Oversees new product development throughout its lifecycle from conception to manufacturing implementation, including the sensory evaluations of food products and definition of manufacturing formulation and process control parameters.
- Develops and maintains project plans, identifying critical paths and resources required
- Manage scale-up of new recipes from laboratory scale to production scale
- Manages projects and plant costs from testing to implementation
- Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning the application of new ingredient / processing technologies
- Design and execute stability studies for recipe development, sensory and analytical testing of recipes
- Review and validate recipes to ensure compliance to government food regulations for all markets
- Ensure the adherence of new and existing products to gross profits as set by the Company
- Develop recommendations and justifications on Profit and Quality Improvement Programs
- Takes charge of presentation of samples to Management and Sales Team
- Provide training and technical support to Manufacturing, QA, and Technology
- Works closely with the Sales team, Production teams, QAQC, and Purchasing.
Job Requirements:
- Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or similar discipline
- At least 2 years of Product Development and R&D experience from concept to commercialization
- Experience in ingredient and flavour applications
- Knowledge of flour application and/or frozen food will be useful for work
- Ability to accurately prepare specifications, label declarations and formulations with no technical errors
- Have knowledge in food chemistry and statistical analysis as used in designing experiments and measuring process capabilities
- Must articulate strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Have strong computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office
