New Product Development Manager - Johannesburg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 21-02-2017 2:24:03 PM
27-02-2017 7:17:48 AM
Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing and executing product development projects within the company.
These development projects include all stages of the process being product design, ingredient sourcing, pilot-plant and factory trials, costing, implementation and adjustment in the processing plant while ensuring that the correct procedures are followed in line with the company Food Safety Management System requirements regarding use of approved raw material and packaging suppliers.

To implement and maintain product and packaging specifications (TQM Database) for the company business units and to ensure that
products manufactured for and by the company comply with legal standards, e.g. labelling regulations.

To compile, implement and maintain product formulations and process specifications, ensuring that these are in line with factory
Bill-of-Materials for costing purposes.


Requirements:
Suitable Tertiary qualification – BSC Food science or B Tech Food Technology
5 – 10 Years’ experience in Product Development (R&D), Food Manufacturing and related fields (i.e. Sauces, Meat, Dairy, Juice,
Baked goods)
Basic knowledge of Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (e.g. PRP’s, HACCP, ISO)
Ability to work extended hours as and when required