RD&A Manager

Kerry; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global nutrition company is seeking a Savory RD&A Manager based in Durban, South Africa. The role emphasizes product development, team leadership, and collaboration across teams. Candidates should have a BSc in Food Science or equivalent, along with extensive experience in food product development, particularly in savory products. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8 – 10+ years of experience, with at least 5 in Food and Beverage.
• Extensive experience in food product development, especially in Savory EUM.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily execution of projects and resource allocation.
• Lead a team that develops or adjusts food products.
• Manage opportunity pipeline and key deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Product Development

Education

BSc in Food Science or Equivalent

Master or PhD

Job description

Requisition ID 61031

Position Type FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Based in Durban, South Africa, this role is for a Savory RD&A Manager that will be accountable for one or multiple EUM and technologies related to this EUM. This role is a dynamic and challenging position focused on product development, customer engagement, and team leadership. The role also emphasizes collaboration across teams, managing projects, and ensuring smooth production scaling.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for day‑to‑day execution of projects whilst ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately to facilitate growth in line with business agreed strategies.
• Responsible for leading a team that develops new products or adjusts existing products.
• Attend stage gate meetings and sales team meetings to build knowledge of market, products, customers, etc. Be involved in account planning.
• Accountable for managing the opportunity pipeline, building knowledge of projects within the team and key deliverables.

People/Capability Responsibility

• Responsible for the RD&A team development ensuring each team member has a development plan to help focus growth within the role.
• Ensure the RD&A team are utilizing internal products and Building Blocks within all development.

Qualifications and skills

• BSc in Food Science or Equivalent as minimum. Master or PhD Degrees preferred
• 8 – 10+ Years Experience (min of 5 within Food and Beverage).
• Extensive experience in food product development, especially in Savory related EUM like Snacks and Meats is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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