Product Developer

A truly exciting position has become available at a creative development agency specialising in the development and commercialisation of award-winning products. The role requires someone who actively initiates creative ways of working and promotes an environment where creative thinking flourishes.

Key Accountabilities

• Accountability for end-to-end project execution
• Ensure product development meets the needs of the customer, and quality standards of the business.
• Always seeks to evolve and better their capability as a developer whilst consistently creating industry leading products
• Able to translate creative ideas into tangible business opportunities and understand what’s required to deliver them within a timeframe

• Designs and formulates products as a culinary expert, while expertly balancing commercialization requirements to ensure feasibility at all stages
• Seeks out new ingredients/ methods for advanced outputs
• Actively explores creative options in development to unlock exceptional results
• Can build up a strong and diverse external network – That allows the business to have access to all of the relevant capabilities required to deliver exceptional projects whilst being agile and flexible

Person Profile

• Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Food Science, or related discipline required

• Has a range of experience across different categories within food and beverages

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, systems and standards.
• An understanding of outsourced environments and contract manufacturing
• Has a strong working knowledge of governance/GMP when developing products in a manufacturing plant environment and can advise on necessary changes needed to deliver our standards
• Has a deep understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements and ensures that all products proposed fully adhere to legal requirements at all costs.
• Be able to demonstrate a resilience and flexible disposition within a fast-paced environment.

• Has proven track record in managing complex technical projects.

To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of liane.stockman@thepeopleco.com

Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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