Product Development Manager

KDD; Farwaniya; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Farwaniya is seeking an experienced professional to lead product development. The role involves formulating recipes, conducting trials, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Food or Dairy Technology and a minimum of 7 years of experience in food innovation. Strong project management and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in food innovation/development.

Responsibilities

• Formulate ingredient/process recipes and product-related procedures.
• Build relations with suppliers for new products and ingredient matching.
• Prepare and update technical specifications and product declarations.
• Conduct laboratory scale trials and supervise pilot plant trials.
• Develop new product concepts and prototypes.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Knowledge of quality standards

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to evaluate product performance

Capability to prepare technical specifications

Experience in exploring new ingredients

Creativity in improving existing products

Attention to detail

Ability to work with cross-functional teams

Understanding of food regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food/Dairy Technology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Formulation of ingredient/process recipes and product-related procedures.
• Building relation with suppliers to explore new ingredients and technologies for new products and ingredient matching purposes.
• Preparation and update technical specifications and product declarations.
• Follow up on matters relating to recipe, procedures, equipment, and quality on new products after commercial trials.
• Conduct laboratory scale trials and supervise pilot plant trials.
• Updating records of planning and status reports of activities.
• Taking lead role in troubleshooting exercises.
• Developing new product concepts and prototypes.
• Conducting product testing and evaluation.
• Ensuring that new products meet KDD`s quality standards.
• Complying with all relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor\'s degree in relevant field of Food / Dairy Technology.
• Work Experience: Minimum required experience of 7 years of experience in the field of food innovation/development.

Required Professional Skills

• Strong project management skills to oversee the development of new products from concept to launch
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Capability to evaluate product performance and testing results
• Ability to prepare and update technical specifications and product declarations
• Experience in exploring new ingredients and technologies
• Ability to develop new product concepts and prototypes
• Creativity in improving and re-engineering existing products
• Keen attention to detail in every aspect of product development
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all documentation and processes
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, and production
• Understanding of relevant regulations and standards in the food industry