Product Developer, Food & NPD Innovation

Kerry Kopp Consulting

Howick

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Kerry Kopp Consulting in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a motivated NPD/Product Development assistant to coordinate projects and support the development team. You will help develop recipes, prepare kitchen samples, and assist with factory trials and first productions to meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities include organoleptic reviews, documentation management (tasting sheets, nutrition data, feedback) and coordinating external testing, costings, and supplier information while liaising with

Qualifications

Experience in Food Technology, Product Development or R&D.
Experience in FMCG environment advantageous.
Project management experience advantageous.
Strong computer literacy in MS Office.

Responsibilities

Assist NPD manager and technologist with coordinating NPD projects.
Assist NPD technologist in developing recipes for new products specific to customer requirements.
Prepare kitchen samples and support factory trials and first productions.
Conduct organoleptic reviews and analytical analyses on product trials.
Manage documentation relating to product development, including tasting sheets, nutritional analysis, customer feedback and analytical results.
Coordinate external product testing, including nutritional, shelf-life and other required testing.
Assist with product costings and obtaining supplier information.
Assist with customer presentations and follow-up on product tasting feedback.
Liaise with internal departments and suppliers throughout the product development process.