New Product Development Specialist

Minimum requirements: Minimum 3 years experience as in an NPD environmentExperience in Project Management, critical path and NPD Stage Gate ManagementPrevious experience working in a FMCG or food manufacturing environment is preferredKnowledge of Food Safety regulations and Quality Assurance Standards (FSSC)Food production software knowledgeGood Communication SkillsAbility to work under pressureAfrikaans and EnglishResponsibility:Driving the development and launch of new products from concept through to commercializationCross-functional collaboration to ensure that products meet market demands, align with the companys strategic goals and are delivered on time and within budgetAnalyze market trends, generate product ideas, create development plans and oversee the execution of these plans to bring innovative products to marketMinimum Qualifications:Matric (Essential)Degree in Food Science/Technology or related qualificationProficiency in Project Management software and toolsConsultant: Rene Otte - Dante Personnel Greenstone