New Product Developer

Our client is seeking an innovative New Product Developer to join their team in City Deep. 

The New Product Developer will work closely with various teams including production and quality assurance, to ensure the product meets the brand’s standards and consumer expectations. 

Familiarity with food processing techniques and quality control standards is crucial for this role. 

New Product Development 

• Run Projects from Brief stage to Production 
• Brief – Sampling – Approvals – Shelf-Life Testing – Nutritional Testing 
• Specification sheets – Packaging Size & Regulatory approval – Production Trials – Production Launch Handover 
• Organizing product tasting sessions and collecting feedback for improvement 
• Performing shelf-life testing and determining storage conditions 
• Assisting in the production process and troubleshooting any issues that may arise 
• Maintaining accurate records of product development and modifications 

Product/Production Efficiencies 

• Review recipes for cost and/or product improvements 
• Assist factory with improving process efficiency  
• Approval of new ingredients in processes 
• Assist with production error corrections

Personal Skills 

• Must be organised. Good admin 
• Be comfortable speaking to customer’s product development & quality 
• Managing multiple tasks 
• Computer Skills 
• Continuous learning mindset 

Requirements  

• Diploma/Degree in Food sciences or related fields 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience 
• FSSC22000 Knowledge (or related GFSI Standard)  
• Proven work experience as a New Product Developer or similar role in the Food Industry 
• Knowledge of food processing techniques and industry regulations 
• Experience in project management and cross-functional teamwork 
• Ability to conduct laboratory tests and analyze results 
• Strong knowledge of ingredients, food pairing, and preservation techniques 
• Creativity and innovation in recipe development.  
• Product Management  
• Proficiency in MS Office and recipe formulation software