Product Developer

Description

• Performs the necessary research & development responsibilities

Duties

• Innovation:
• Conduct necessary research and recommend new innovative products by keeping up with relevant food trends
• Generate new concepts and recipes
• Conduct consumer behaviour research regarding new trends
• Assist in implementing lab developments to up-scaling to factory production
• Control and Improvement:
• Monitor Product Quality with Taste Tests (Pasta, bread, instant porridge etc)
• Modify and improve existing recipes
• Assist with shelf-life testing and sample collection for analysis
• Documentation Control and Assistance with Quality Assurance
• Communicate with suppliers on new raw materials needed as well as necessary
• Documentation
• Keep clear, complete reports on all test results
• Technical/Theoretical:
• Keep up to date with regulatory requirements
• Liaise with Quality Control department on quality of new and existing products
• Evaluate product labels according to local and international regulations
• Ensure adherence to food safety procedures
• Learning/Self-improvement with various product development methods
• Other Responsibilities:
• Liaise with other departments throughout the product development process
• Research packaging concepts
• Assist with artwork and packaging design
• Execute recipes developed in R&D Department
• Implement Quality Control procedures in new facilities or for new products
• Perform ad hoc tasks or projects on quality/process/technical issues as requested by management

Requisites

• Relevant Tertiary qualification (NQF 7) (Consumer Science/Food Technology/Food Science) with 6 months relevant experience
• OR
• Relevant Advanced Diploma (NQF 6) with 2 years relevant experience
• Other:
• Knowledge of Sensory Evaluation and data analysis thereof
• Experience in Product Development
• Knowledge of Food Extrusion
• Experience or background of ISO, HACCP, Food Safety
• Baking Certificate will be an added advantage
• Computer literate with good command of Excel, Word and Email
• Proficient in English
• Namibian Citizenship / eligible for Namibian Citizenship

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• The Company offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits which are market related
• Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certified Copies of Qualifications and Identification Documents (ID)

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to Human Resources at hr1@namibmills.com.na (not larger than 2MB) with the Subject line “NMOPSR&D071123 – Product Developer”
• Only applications with this subject line will be considered
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na