Job title : Product Technologist: Baby Nutrition
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : August 03, 2024
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THE JOB AT A GLANCE
You will be responsible for the successfully development of good quality, sustainable, and cost effective products that are informed by a clear NPD brief. You will be expected to deliver on tasks on multiple project work streams within confined timelines, taking the lead role for supplier interface within the business/category, supporting and occasionally standing in for the NPD Manager to prioritise and drive projects to completion.
RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Work with suppliers to develop and source new raw materials that are specifically suited to the product ensuring that the raw materials have the necessary Certifications (Halaal / Kosher etc.)
- Play a strong role in external customer interface
- Provide Category Marketing with all key information necessary for designing consumer product research
- Develop formulations based on product concepts provided by Category Brand teams with claims and regulatory restrictions in mind and make a prototype of the product
- Calculate NI’s and GDA’s and ensure back panel of packaging is correct
- Determine plant requirements and aid with capex (capability) requirements
- Draw up development recipes and submit to Finance for approval, after which ensure all recipe data is loaded into our R&D system
- Conduct ambient and accelerated shelf-life tests
- Send samples for micro testing and for independent lab testing to ensure claims can be met
- Correct and timeous completion of documentation and ensure it is filed correctly (Raw Material
- Circulation form, Trial request, trial report etc.)
- Conduct pre-trial meetings with the unit and thereafter conduct online trials to determine capability of the plant. Ensure that the prototype developed is able to run online.
- HACCP studies – communicate any sensitive raw materials / changes to the plant or processes
- Interface strongly with Supply Chain to prioritize and execute CI and process optimization projects
- Identify opportunities for the substitution of new raw materials in current products
- Work with outsourced manufacturers for 3rd party projects
- Employ sustainable design techniques in the development of new products (e.g. life cycle design, design for recycling, reduced waste, etc.)
WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON
- Time to deliver technical project
- Successful execution of NPD Briefs
- Number of new concepts adopted
- Documentation management
- Savings from Sustainability projects
- Ability to plan and conduct competitor benchmarks
QUALIFICATIONS
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Key attributes and competencies
- Technical Knowledge – knowledge of the science behind developing a new product. Subject matter expertise required
- Team work– ability to work well within your team and with other disciplines internally and externally
- Analytical and problem-solving skills;. Systematic problem solving and ability to summarize, share and implement learnings
- Decision Making: – Ability to review experimental outcomes and decide on best option forward based on information received
- Time management and organisational skills – ability to prioritise, especially when handling multiple projects
- Communication: Ability to conduct presentations to external parties such as customers and suppliers
Experience
- ND, BSc, BTech in Food Science, Food Technology Biochemistry or Chemistry
- 6 – 8 years’ Experience in Product development within an FMCG environment
How to Apply for this Offer
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