Job description

• modify existing products and processes and develop new ones
• check and improve safety and quality control procedures in your own and suppliers’ factories, from the raw material stage through to the finished product
• research current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts
• select raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers
• prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products
• run trials of new products – either alongside or together with product development
• coordinate launches of new products
• compile, check and approve product specifications and labelling
• undertake long-term projects with other departments, such as reducing waste by improving efficiency
• work on packaging innovation and technology
• conduct experiments and produce sample products
• ensure products are profitable.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Should Have experience in Processed food
• Generating new product ideas;
• Monitoring the use of additives;
• Controlling production hygiene and quality control standards;
• Ensuring that stringent food safety standards are met;
• Identifying and choosing products from suppliers.