Senior Applications Manager

 

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

SAM

Date posted:

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Senior Applications Manager to join their team

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client is looking for a Senior Applications Manager to join their team


The senior application manager is responsible for leading the team of our local beverage and food application lab in Johannesburg (South Africa), as well as coordinating customer projects andacting as the technical key contact for our customers in the area.
Within the role you will be responsible for managing a successful team, developing, and training individuals, fostering relationships with sales, customers, and team members.
• fully understand the companies Nutrition's product and service portfolio
• create, further develop, and maintain a regional product portfolio
• follow and understand the business strategy of regional and local key accounts. You coordinate and manage the customer product development projects, supporting the development process from the generation of concepts to the creation of laboratory samples and industrial manufacturing. Focus on beverage and sweet food applications
• provide guidance and technical support on final product formulation and manufacturing to our commercial team
• set goals and priorities for the team and balance resources to achieve goals
• build-up, lead, coach, and train a team of technicians. You are a mentor for your team, and you provide objective insight and guidance on career path and progression
• collaborate and communicate between departments across EMEA, including our development headquarters in Germany, other application labs and the commercial team


Key Skills
• excellent project management skills
• the ability to think about, assess and shape the future of individuals, teams, and the organization; you understand how an organization needs to change in the face of internal and external trends and influences; you develop with others a shared long-term vision for the organization; you advocate for action to achieve long-term goals and influence others to make the vision a reality
• excellent written and spoken English. Another language is also an advantage
• strong communication skills
• solid PC skills and affinity with IT tools (SAP and Salesforce)
• strong knowledge in South African regulatory environment
• travel willingness and no problem to spend about 30% of your time outside Johannesburg
• enthusiasm to develop innovative solutions and trends in the beverage and food market
• joy to collaborate within and between teams

  • Job Role: Senior Application Manager
  • Industry: Research / Scientific
  • Salary: Negotiable

Required Skills

5 Years of Experience
 
 
Qualifications
 
• BS Degree or MS Degree in Food Science and technology, Chemistry or Pharmacist
• a minimum of 5 years experience in the food and beverage industry
• a strong background and experience in product development and application of beverage and food
• food and beverage manufacturing experience and are (ideally)well networked in the industry

 

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