Head - Research & Development - FMCG

Qualifications: PHD in Food Science

Job Description Summary:

MUST have minimum experience of 5 years as Head of R&D Centre or Division with at least 15 years of post qualification experience in Development of Instant Noodles, Pasta, Vegetable Oil, Wheat Flour Based products, Snacks, Baked products & sauces, Ketchup etc.

The basic function of the Head of R&D is to setup, administer, direct, and coordinate the functions of the Research and Development Department. This position must focus on customers- expectations, prevent problems and strive for continuous improvement, resulting in improved results for themselves, customers and other employees.

Duties And Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Head of R&D shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

- Directly participates in the development of any new product recipes or formulas, processes, equipment, and expansions in cooperation with all departments, conveying necessary information to all parties involved.

- The position will involve project management as well as effective coordination and communication with the Marketing & Sales, Materials, Administration and Operations departments. Establishing a working relationship with customers- /supplier's technical personnel is also an important part of the job.

- Serves as participant on HACCP Committee, Quality Task Force, and Corrective Action Review Team

- Responsible for the technical support to all departments of new and on going business. Coordinates all technical requirements to support the efforts of the sales department.

Initiates procedures for development of new products, to include:

- Statement of product to develop.

- Brief description of target market for penetration.

- Steps required for development of recipe.

- Criteria that must be followed for finalization of recipe or formula, including taste, consistency, color, etc.

- Development of product structure.

- Steps required throughout operations for production of product, including the role each manager will play.

- Proper documentation and timetable development.

- Responsible for setting up and maintaining product formulas and packaging BOM structure in manufacturing ERP software.

- Maintains a thorough technical knowledge of all Government Regulations pertaining to ingredients, process, and labeling

- Maintains a thorough technical knowledge of all products produced within the company, including recipe, consistency, characteristics, uses with food, product packaging, labeling within the company, etc.

- Provides feedback in regards to product development based on overall sales and marketing goals and objectives, containers, packaging, and ingredients when indicated.

- Regularly reviews company products to determine if any ingredient changes are necessary to maintain or increase our market share.

- Holds a thorough knowledge and understanding of similar products, including all competitors- products, from the standpoint of recipe, taste, essential characteristics, use with food, production and retail cost, etc.

- Monitors ongoing advances and improvements with competitors' products, packaging, and labeling for trends.

- Makes technical presentations.

- Serves as the Recall Coordinator for the company. This includes facilitating regular mocks recall and coordinates any future company recalls.

- Works with Head of Manufacturing Operations and Quality Control Manager to prepare and represent Company during all internal and external Audits, including customer, NAFDAC, state, and federal. Ensures that any procedural changes are clearly communicated to affected personnel in a timely manner.