The NPD Technologist will be responsible in executing the development process within given deadlines ensuring the product conforms to country specific regulations and according to the customer project brief.
Required outputs: functional
Preparation of product development samples.
Recipe development and costings according to customer brief received.
Providing technical support to other departments: QA, Operations, Sales.
Meticulous execution of development department procedures.
Sourcing of new raw materials including supporting documentation.
Supervise first production trials of new products
Maintain neat & tidy NPD work environment ("Clean-as-you-go" principle).
Maintain a safe NPD work environment (ZERO HARM).
Performing both delegated and non-delegated departmental activities.
Assisting the Senior Product developer
Maintaining laboratory, maintain safe work environment.
Product development according to NPD procedure
Raw material investigation
Recommend and assist with product related cost saving business
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Qualifications & Experience
BSc Food Science / B.Tech Food Technology
Excellent organizational ability and time management skills
Excellent self-management skills (able to show initiative)
Excellent mathematical skills
Good Communication skills (verbal and written)
Good Analytical skills.
Intermediate computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook & Excel)
Work well under pressure
Good inter-personal skills
Ability to lead or drive projects
* 2 years industry experience
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