Group R&D Manager: Process, Materials & Technology Capability

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

• →Tertiary qualification in either Food Technology, Material Science or Engineering
• →Strong scientific experience, ideally within the FMCG industry
• →Supply Chain collaboration
• →New product development
• →Packaging optimisation is advantageous
• →Extensive experience within manufacturing facilities preferably with different technologies

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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

•Apply & build processing material knowledge and Capability in the selection of innovative solutions for our products  e.g. Ingredients, process aids

•Build development of material and energy balance

•Guidance on development of PFDs

•Support and where required Lead the selection of process equipment

•Develop capability to complete throughput calculations and process losses in R&D.

•Guidance on principles applicable to new product

•Coach best practices related to processing and ingredients throughout the Group.

•Input and where required oversight from Concept-to-launch i.e. Development & implementation framework.

•Governance and reporting of the PLM system.

•Process scale up validations,

•Support with BOM reviews and finalization post commercial run

•Industry Trend analysis (consumer awareness)

•Supplier, OEM &  Tertiary Institution Partnering (e.g. Buhler, Baker Perkins, Universities)

•Leading multidisciplinary teams

•Driving innovation culture

•Develop & Drive Value engineering over and above Category initiatives(Technology and Materials)

•Reduction of material usage variances related to R&D.

•Process Improvement

•Centre lining New R&D processes and Technology based on capability to ensure repeatability

•Food waste reduction with introduction of New Technology.

•Provide oversight in commercialization of innovations.

•Governance of Line trials and ramp-up requirements through to commercial production at speed.

•Provide insights into usage of recyclable materials and ingredients.

•Food safety standards

•Process Quality standards

•Trade & Metrology Regulations

•Marketing (brand & consumer insights)

•Operations (plant readiness and capabilities)

•Procurement (supplier capability)

•Quality & regulatory team input

•Safe culture – process HAZOP lead