Technical Manager - Product Development And 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

Job title: Technical Manager - Product Development and Quality

Job Location: Western Cape, Bellville Deadline: December 04

Job Description

To lead the technical development and quality assurance of pet nutrition products, managing the full lifecycle from concept to post-launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative pet nutrition products from concept to launch.
• Drive renovation and value optimization initiatives to enhance product performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct post-launch analysis to ensure continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all products meet food safety, nutritional, and regulatory standards.
• Champion customer-first thinking in all technical decisions.
• Ensure products, services, and experiences deliver genuine value to pet owners and their pets.
• Use customer insights and feedback to guide product innovation and renovation.
• Ensure compliance with Woolworths' technical requirements, industry regulations, and labeling standards.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Animal Nutrition, or a related field.
• 5–8 years' experience in product development within the FMCG or pet nutrition sector.
• Experience working with Woolworths or similar retail chains.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent Customer facing experience.