We are seeking an experienced R&D Manager to lead our dynamic team in the food industry. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing new bakery products, optimizing existing ones, and identifying opportunities to set us apart from competitors. You''ll play a crucial part in scaling production processes, ensuring quality, and supporting cross-functional teams with your technical expertise. If you have a strong background in food science, a knack for problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!
Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge:
- Tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Consumer Science, or Food Technology.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the food industry, particularly in scientifically developing and launching products.
- Proven expertise in working with enzymes and applying scientific, engineering, and consumer insights in product development.
- Solid understanding of statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Ability to translate scientific principles into practical applications in research, formulation, and commercialization of food products.
Functional/Technical Skills:
- Financial Management: Proficient in managing project budgets, ensuring financial principles are applied effectively.
- Technical Expertise: High level of technical knowledge, offering valuable insights and guidance in decision-making.
- Technical Communication: Skilled at conveying complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proactive Insight: Anticipates trends and develops critical insights, driving innovative solutions.
- Customer-Centric: Actively seeks and incorporates consumer feedback to inform product development.
- Experimental Design: Expertise in experimental design and statistical analysis to guide research and product development.
- Prioritization: Effectively prioritizes tasks and manages work in ambiguous situations.
- Food Safety: Understands and applies food safety principles and HACCP guidelines.
- Effective Communication: Excels in both oral and written communication, ensuring clarity and precision.
- Project Management: Strong skills in managing and prioritizing multiple projects, demonstrating effective time management.
- Relationship Building: Capable of building and maintaining productive relationships with cross-functional teams and management.
- Process Understanding: Deep understanding of how product formulations, processes, and packaging affect quality and cost.
