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Description:
Senior Product Development Manager required
Dubai
A prominent figure in the Middle East’s food and beverages sector, is in search of a Senior Product Development Manager for their facility located in the UAE.
Area of Responsibility includes but not limited to:
Create new food formulations and samples through R&D
Identify new ingredients to apply to new innovative food products.
Document product specifications & processes that will be consistent with the production of various manufactured food products.
Leads new product projects from conception to commercialization by collaborating with the Sales, Marketing, Operations, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance teams.
Drives the development of new products, considering market trends, consumer preferences, and technological advancements.
Conducts feasibility studies to pinpoint novel processes and product formulations with the potential to introduce new products.
Identifies and recommends new raw materials, ingredients, materials, and processes that improve products and reduce cost.
Serves as a technical expert liaison to the Marketing and Sales teams, supporting existing customers and facilitating the pursuit of new business opportunities.
Requirements
BS. Degree in a related field of Food Science, Microbiology, Meat Science, Animal Science or Chemistry
Strong understanding and mastery of protein science processing, marination, ingredient technology, and product formulations.
Exhibits technical proficiency across multiple categories, more complex product types, and production lines.
Demonstrates exceptional project management and organizational aptitude, coupled with adept multitasking capabilities.
Proven ability to use new technology to significantly improve profitability, product quality, food safety and manufacturing complexity issues.
Experienced with scientific research concepts, data collection, data analysis, resolving routine challenges, and collaborating seamlessly across functions.
Prior experience with new product launches; successful track record of bringing products from concept to market.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the food industry.
Remuneration:
Basic Salary: Flexible range
Housing as per company policy, provided mobile phone and car allowance, children’s education allowance, and others.
Annual Leave Entitlement: Paid leave plus statutory holidays
Annual Flight Entitlement: One return flight for self and approved dependents
Medical Cover: Provided for self and approved dependents.
Annual Performance Bonus Payout: Available, discretionary basis
