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Product Development Manager - Insecticides
Posted 15 days ago
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Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a B. Sc. Degree in Agriculture or Natural Sciences; A post-graduate qualification would be advantageous
- Must have a CropLife Basic Crop Protection Certificate
- SACNASP accreditation would be beneficial
- Minimum 5 years experience in agrochemical product development and/or regulatory department
- Working knowledge of GHS labelling requirements is essential
- Comprehensive understanding of product registration requirements and processes
- Above average knowledge of crops, crop protection (biological and chemical), crop nutrition as well as the general crop protection environment
- Technical project management experience is advantageous
- Understanding of statistical methods and management of trial data on the ARM platform
- Detail orientated, analytical with a high level of accuracy in planning projects and managing trial data
- Self-motivated and driven to find solutions in executing development projects in a practical manner within set budget and timelines
- Creativity and flexibility are required in addressing challenges that arise during project execution and in contributing to data dossiers
- Ability to prioritize, re-prioritize and manage all development-related activities within set timelines
- Ability to work independently, under intense pressure at times, but maintain a high level of accuracy and meticulous preciseness especially with written tasks
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Planning, implementing, and managing the R&D trial program for designated crops and products of the portfolio in line with product strategies and project scopes, as agreed with the relevant local and global Product Managers.
- Coordinating, managing, and liaising with CROs for the timely execution of projects in accordance with timelines and budgets, ensuring accuracy of implementation and data generation, as well as concurrent report generation and reporting.
- Analyzing trial results (via ARM) and drafting summaries to demonstrate trial objectives and propose amendments for further development work, ensuring that project objectives are achieved. On completing projects, contributing to highly accurate, comprehensive yet concise registration dossiers to demonstrate that efficacy, selectivity, and residue data comply with regulations and meet claims in support of intended commercial use.
- Participating in local, regional, and global portfolio meetings by providing accurate updates on technical trial results as well as sharing technical expertise to ensure that product development remains relevant to market needs while ensuring product positioning is optimal within the portfolio and global trends.
- Maintaining accurate updates to project management, budget tracking, and regulatory tracking platforms to maintain data integrity and transparency.
- Liaising with and participating in industry body organisation committees, forums, and/or meetings to gain information and contacts on industry trends and knowledge transfer that may have strategic importance to the role and company.
- Regularly visiting trial sites to ensure trial progress is going according to plan and set timelines.
- Being accountable for managing people, setting direction, and deploying resources; responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, and hire/fire decisions; accountable for business functional or operational areas, processes, or programs.
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: POULTRY, SEAFOOD AND DAIRY
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Listing reference: woolw_000942
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 26 September 2024
Position summaryIndustry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
IntroductionAs a Product Development Manager, you lead in a world-class food retailer. Supporting and driving an innovative, commercially viable, sustainable product strategy that meets the ever-changing needs of our customers and influences the way our nation eats. You will lead and inspire world class teams and collaborate with key stakeholders to influence, guide and steer the execution of a customer centric product strategy for the relevant category.
Key Responsibilities- Shape, articulate, influence and implement strategic product direction for category.
- Collaborate with teams and key stakeholders to ensure that the product directional framework supports the business strategy.
- Balance the integration of product leadership, product excellence, and commercial viability.
- Set a world-class sustainable product and packaging standard and framework.
- Establish, clearly define and communicate this world class product standard.
- Co-create and articulate a product directional framework.
- Lead a motivated team of world class product developers and integrate with all stakeholders to always deliver industry leadership position.
- Enable and unlock the diverse and unique individual strengths and skills within the team to deliver foods strategy.
- Clarify and align across matrix functions and with suppliers to cut through complexity, remove barriers and provide clear and decisive decision making.
- Inspire and drive a thriving culture that enables high performance and cultivates an empowering environment that drives inclusivity and collaboration and advances the team’s skillsets and capabilities.
- Identify, nurture, develop, reward and retain talent.
- Enable teams to deliver at pace by proactively identifying and unblocking obstacles and leverage team strengths for stronger dynamics.
- Support teams with an appropriate and relevant skills plan in support of their development, succession and growth.
- Influence and support product development processes and supporting systems.
- Support teams along the product development process: gate approvals, assisting to remove obstacles, improve processes.
- Advocate for resources when required, including budget, personnel, and technology, to support the product development process.
- Relevant Degree/ Diploma/ Qualification in Food and Consumer Science, Chef, Horticulture or Food technology/ Science.
- 8-10 years experience in the food industry or relevant industry experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Food product development, Retail, FMCG brand management or hospitality essential.
- Experience in Poultry, Seafood and/or Dairy will be advantageous.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in leading a team of diverse people.
- Experience of working cross functionally or within a matrix organisation.
- Network of Food supplier relations – Local/ International.
- Awareness of global food, health and lifestyle trends.
- Willingness to travel locally and internationally.
Product Development Manager R50 000 - R58 000
Posted 19 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the Product Development strategy for new and existing product ranges
- Optimise product cost and improve the product quality both internally and in conjunction with external suppliers
- Monitor team projects / activities to achieve strategic objectives
- Perform evaluations of new materials and suppliers
- Management of the Engineering Change Process
- Lead projects with multidisciplinary teams
- Conduct FMEA studies and address issues raised
- Develop test methods and perform product testing for approval
- Perform and approve initial sample inspection reports (ISIR)
- Manage all information, documentation, drawings related to the department in accordance with company policies and ISO 9001 requirements
- Manage the thermodynamic test laboratory
- Interpret thermodynamics test results and provide solutions for improvement
- Provide support to production with product / process / quality / equipment related issues
- Keep abreast of regulatory specifications and ensure product compliance
- Perform and support the Letter of Authority application process
- Familiarity with the following standards is an advantage: ISO 9001, ISO 17025, SANS / IEC 62552, 60335-1 & 60335-2-24
- Develop, maintain and improve departmental work standards / procedures
- Any other product development and design functions as may be necessary
- Approval of purchases
- Adhere to financial policies and procedures
Safety Health and Environment:
- Ensure staff works safely according to safety policies, standards and laws
- Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
- Always ensure a clean and organised work environment
People Management:
- Lead the Product Development Team to achieve organisational objectives
- Determine resource requirements for the function
- Compile and update individual development plans and facilitate individual careers
- Conduct performance reviews and manage sub-standard performance
- Ensure that all employee resources within the Department are optimally utilised
- Chair disciplinary inquiries
- Maintain and encompass the company corporate values
Educational Requirements:
- BSc / BTech / BEng Mechanical Engineering
- CAD, Solid Works is an advantage
- High level of computer literacy
- Electrical engineering knowledge is an advantage
Experience:
- 5+ years manufacturing environment experience
- 2+ years at management level or 4+ years leading multidisciplinary teams projects
- Experience in People Leadership – must have led small teams
- Experience in Project Management
- Design for manufacturing principles
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Cost based approach
- Apply known problem solving techniques
- Ability to work in a unionised environment
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
- Refrigeration background or an understanding of thermodynamics is an advantage
- Aligning performance for success
- Building and maintaining relationships
- Interpersonal skills & communication
- Team player
- Change leadership
- Commercial acumen
- Diversity with inclusion
- Drive for results
- Strategic planning, organising & control
- Decision making
- Quality leadership
- Quality orientation
- Respect
- Safety awareness
- Safety leadership
- Work standards
- Integrity
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What Youll Do
- Analyse products, integrations, and workflows to uncover opportunities for optimisation and automation
- Translate user and client feedback into practical, innovative product improvements
- Shape the product roadmap by proposing new features and smarter processes
- Collaborate across Product, Technology, and Support to bring ideas to life and deliver impactful solutions
- Strong technical understanding with the ability to bridge systems and customer needs
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in customer or product support in IT, with a passion for improving user experience
- Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data and feedback into solutions
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
- Innovative thinker with a growth mindset; SQL and exposure to AI are a strong plus
The proposed salary for the role is R20k - R22k per month. The offer will be market related in line with your qualifications, skills, and experience.
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