Product Technologist: Baby Nutrition

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Tiger Brands Full time

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

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