Technical Manager - Pet Nutrition R&D & Quality

Nurture Brands; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet nutrition company is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee product development and quality assurance. The role includes managing the lifecycle of innovative pet nutrition products from concept to launch. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have 5–8 years of experience in product development within the FMCG or pet nutrition sector, with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years' experience in product development within the FMCG or pet nutrition sector.
• Experience working with Woolworths or similar retail chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative pet nutrition products from concept to launch.
• Drive renovation and value optimization initiatives to enhance product performance.
• Conduct post-launch analysis for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and nutritional standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Customer facing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Animal Nutrition, or a related field

Job description

A leading pet nutrition company is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee product development and quality assurance. The role includes managing the lifecycle of innovative pet nutrition products from concept to launch. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have 5–8 years of experience in product development within the FMCG or pet nutrition sector, with excellent communication skills.