New Product Developer (NPD) - Killarney Gardens - Cape Town

 

Recruiter:

Fair Cape Dairy's

Job Ref:

Ref:NPD/EA

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Package on offer is negotiable depending on qualification and experience - Provident Fund Offered


SUMMARY:
New Product Developer (NPD) - Killarney Gardens - Cape Town

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Main purpose of the job:

Coordinate all NPD trials, recipes, research, formulations, ingredients and communication thereof to the organisation on all assigned projects.

Preferred Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Food Science or BTech Food Technology Diploma
  • At least 3-5 years’ experience within a food and beverage operational environment (preferably with focus on New Product Development or Food Technology research)
  • Must be a self-starter, and be able to take ownership of assigned projects within the small New Product Development team.
  • Problem solving and basic project management knowledge
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills – ability to interact confidently with both suppliers and customers.
  • Work well within a multifunctional team environment
  • Willingness to learn and develop technical expertise in our customer’s processes to enable end to end customer support.

 Other Requirements

  • Contribute innovative new product ideas based on customer needs (interpretation of customer briefs) and market trends

  • Support the New Product Development team in the thorough and timeous completion of projects (from sample phase, factory trials, through to evaluation at customers where required)

  • Lead selected projects as assigned.

  • Product and process improvement support for customers

  • Product and process improvement and technical problem-solving support for manufacturing operations.

  • Identify and develop relationships with key ingredient suppliers

  • Produce costings for new product variants submitted

  • Assist with completion of New Product Development administration (Specifications, loading of recipes into ERP system, etc.)

  • Contribute to improving new product development processes and systems

Submit your detailed updated CV today to Estelle.Akim@Faircape.com

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

 

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