Job Advert Summary\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tClover os looking for a Manager: Product & Packaging Development to management of the concept phase of Clover’s Product- & Packaging Development Department process. Responsible for concept clarification on the design of products which are complex and of a high profile. The incumbent is involved in market research, conducting a business viability study and finalising the product design into scope clarification. Manages partnerships with relevant stakeholders and leads the concept development phase in the R&D process. Provides project activation support and building capability to support the strategic agenda. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tDegree in Food Science
\n\tRelevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
\n\tExperience in working with senior management
\n\tPeople management experience
\n\tProfessional registration
\n\tBusiness English: Fluent
\n\tComputer literacy (Advanced)
\n\tCode 08 Driver’s license
\n\tTravel off-site\/ overnight stay<\/p>\n
Competencies\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tCoach and develop people
\n\tAbility to influence
\n\tProactive and action orientated
\n\tApproaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively
\n\tSolves problems through effective decision making
\n\tClear and sound reasoning ability
\n\tBuild high performing teams
\n\tBusiness acumen
\n\tLead and drive change for improvement
\n\tCollaborate with others to achieve a common objective
\n\tInterpersonal effectiveness
\n\tCommitment and motivation
\n\tAdministrative capabilities
\n\tCustomer orientated
\n\tThinking and reasoning logically
\n\tAbility to plan and organize
\n\tAbility to manage projects<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nConcepts to scope phase relating to new products (formulation & packaging) with the required supporting services and activities \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tImplement innovation HUB and develop trends on new technologies
\n\tProvide a development framework to clarify ideas to scope level and prioritize projects to investigation to commercialisation
\n\tCompliance to project feasibility study, ensuring stakeholders adhere to concept development related matters
\n\tAccurate deliverables and customer satisfaction
\n\tEnsure adherence to not move into development protocols but rather keeping to clarification of ideas to scope phase
\n\tStay abreast of local & international product launches & trends and communicate opportunities within the Business
\n\tEstablish frequent strategic innovation sessions with Marketing to share local and global innovations, ideas and trends
\n\tBuild strong networks with key ingredient suppliers with the objective to obtain information on innovation, new technology and application
\n\tEnsure the development of products in line with the Marketing brief and company’s business plans, cost targets and delivering on defined consumer expectations
\n\tBuild strong cross-functional relationships with Marketing, Procurement, Production, NBD, Quality and other relevant internal functions<\/p>\n
Evaluate identified projects for business\/financial viability and execute according to expectations \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tManage the concept development of new products within guidelines
\n\tPlan within marketing strategy \/ needs
\n\tIndicate plant \/ process requirements
\n\tEnsure established \/ agreed specifications guidelines to give needed info to development teams for further investigation and execution \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Draft, implement & maintain the required policies, procedures, systems and techniques to ensure that Concept product- & packaging development are executed efficiently<\/p>\n
\tApprove workflows and idea prioritisation
\n\tMaintain integrity of the concept development process
\n\tDefine & develop communication protocols with interfacing business departments
\n\tCommunicate new packaging technology & innovation relevant to various product strategies
\n\tIdentify opportunities for packaging optimisation\u00a0<\/p>\n
Represent the product- & packaging development function in projects \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tIdentify & manage risks with moving from concept clarification to actual development
\n\tAdhere to required project milestones with regard to stakeholder requirements while ensuring effective transitioning from concept to actual development \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Create needed info to share with development teams info required for product- & packaging specifications \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tConcept level bill of material (BOM) without moving into actual development
\n\tUnderstand implications and clarify info for work maps, colour specification, dimensional drawings etc
\n\tUnderstand implications and clarify info required by branch QC evaluations included in specification
\n\tUnderstand implications and clarify info required by technical teams to be able to understand what to develop to commercialize<\/p>\n
Manage staff (Future potential) \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tEnsure optimal utilisation of staff
\n\tApply consistent discipline
\n\tTrain and develop staff
\n\tConduct meetings and ensure effective communication to all
\n\tLiaise and communicate with management in all departments
\n\tProvide leadership and training to staff members within the department
\n\tSet objectives, manage and measure performance of team<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( ) or<\/p>\n
clover.erecruit.co<\/p>\n
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