New Product Development Manager

HTS HR Services (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR Services seeks a Director to oversee strategic HR leadership, focusing on product management, market research, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will drive innovation in product offerings while managing cross-functional collaborations and maintaining high standards. A BSc in a related field and substantial industry experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of food industry experience.
• Experience with online specification retailer systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of fresh meat, dry food and pet food is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis for product offerings.
• Manage product development and project management tasks.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

BSc Food Technology

BSc Food Science

BSc Nutritional Science

Job description

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Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:

Market Research

• Conduct business research of the marketplace, with a view to evolving the products offering to meet consumer trends.
• Understand competitive marketplace for assigned categories and document competitive cross references.
• Benchmarking panel and competitor analysis.
• Development of relevant NPD strategies and concepts to drive sales and market share.

Product Development/Project Management :

• Product specification generation of dry foods in line with customer / business requirements.
• Monitoring, tracking, organizing and evaluation of all approved proposed new product samples and collect costs.
• Organise nutritional analysis / shelf-life testing of products as required.
• Approve dry foods artwork, packaging and legal requirements for new products.
• Keeping up to date on all NPD process document requirements, ensure all steps of the NPD process are completed correctly and within the specified critical path.
• Organisation and preparation of new product concept samples to be sent to customers and following the product launch deadline.
• Creative input to facilitate client specific ideas.
• Presenting information regarding factory capabilities to achieve effective new product development to internal and external customers.
• Constantly improving on operational efficiencies waste reduction and maximising output.

Cross-functional Collaboration :

• Co-ordinate and manage trials with the production and quality teams.
• Actively involved with continuous improvement of current products, packaging and equipment.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure products meet quality standards, regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

Post-Launch Evaluation:

• Analyse product performance after launch to identify areas for improvement.

Product Life Cycle:

• Maintain product portfolio and manage product lifecycle.

Skills Requirements:

• BSc Food Technology/ Food Science / Nutritional Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 5-year food industry experience within a similar discipline.
• Experience with the requirements of online specification retailer systems.
• Knowledge of fresh meat, dry food and pet food is a significant advantage.
• Proven experience in product development and project management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Adaptability and a passion for staying ahead in a dynamic industry.

Skills Requirements:

• The ability to work on own initiative and display qualities of being assertive and highly motivated.
• Strong people and project management skills.
• High energy team player with a strong record of meeting aggressive goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Approachable, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable.
• Attention to detail with excellent organisational skills and proven ability to handle multiple tasks / priorities and to support the team to manage their priorities and tasks.
• Effective time management skills with an ability to work independently.
• Customer and results focused and highly committed to providing excellent standards of service to all customers both internal and external, always promoting the company professionally and enthusiastically.

Any other responsibilities not specifically mentioned above.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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