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Food Research Development Section Head

Maadi, Cairo
Posted 3 years ago
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  • Contact with the top management about a new product development, improvement of an existing one or extension.
  • Manage new product development projects.
  • Generate new product ideas and recipes.
  • Modify and improve existing recipes.
  • Liaise with marketing staff and oversee product recalls.
  • Study the ingredient list and the recipe for the new project.
  • Design processes and machinery for the production of recipes on a large scale.
  • Investigate the sensory and nutritional properties of products.
  • Ensure that strict hygiene food safety standards are met.
  • Monitor the use of additives.
  • Lead a team of Quality engineers, inspectors, auditors, analysts, and technicians
  • Contact with our purchasing team to prepare the ingredients sample.
  • Test and exam samples.
  • Review specifications of all raw materials and update as necessary.
  • Select raw materials and ingredients that result in enhancing quality and cost reduction.
  • Update the existing products specifications & perform processes and shelf-life tests.
  • Update the master recipe file to send to planning and production team and follow the new projects on the ground.
  • Develop work plan & process for new products as per agreed calendar.
  • Update the new recipes to send to coasting team to calculate the margin.
  • Estimate the costs, resources, and time required to conduct one or more research projects and monitor the performance of these projects to ensure targets are met.
  • Prepare complex calculations, specifications, and other technical documentation so that prototype designs can be manufactured and assembled.
  • Find alternatives to raw materials in order to reduce cost and improve quality.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry technological developments.
  • Conduct research on new product development possibilities and consumer tastes.
  • Keep up on standards, regulations/laws, issues, and news with respect to product (service) quality.
  • Provide recommendations to other departments on launching new products.
  • Ensure the work of the R&D department does not exceed budgets.
  • Work with operations staff to ensure new products are compatible with current manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and maintain technical expertise on advances and innovations in research and science.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required (Food Science, Chemical, Agricultural, Biological or Food Engineering).
  • FMCG / Food Factories Experience is a MUST 
  • 3-5 yrs min. in the same position ( R&D Manager ).
  • Strong computer skills - proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Strong understanding of principles of food chemistry and ingredients functionality is desirable.
  • Skills in experiment design and using statistical analysis tools are strongly desired
  • Good strategic thinking skills with ability to integrate functional/regional strategy within Corporate vision and strategy
  • Food safety training and hygiene for the stuff.
  • Problem solving
  • Management and coaching skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Good decision-making skills and sound judgement
  • Ability to collaborate across regions, departments, and all levels of the organization

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