R&D and NPD Manager

Job description

• Lead end-to-end New Product Development from concept and formulation through pilot trials, scale-up and commercial launch • Develop and reformulate products across Dairy (Ice Cream & Yogurt), Culinary Sauces and Chocolate/Confectionery categories • Design and lead sensory evaluation panels, shelf-life studies and stability trials • Ensure all new and reformulated products meet KEBS standards, FSSC 22000 and applicable food legislation • Prepare technical specifications, labelling, nutritional information and product costings • Partner with Marketing, Production, Engineering, Procurement and QA to deliver successful launches • Maintain formulation records, trial data and NPD pipeline reports for management

About Tacit Talents (K) Ltd

A well-established and leading food manufacturer based in Nairobi with a strong heritage in producing high-quality consumer food products (including sauces, condiments, ice cream, dairy and related items)

Requirements

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science & Technology, Dairy Science & Technology, Food Engineering or related field (postgraduate an advantage)
• • Minimum 5 years’ R&D / NPD experience in food manufacturing
• • Hands-on experience taking products from concept to commercial launch
• • Experience in Dairy (Ice Cream/Yogurt), Culinary Sauces and/or Chocolate/Confectionery preferred
• • Strong knowledge of KEBS requirements, FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000, HACCP and GMP
• • HACCP certification required; FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 Internal Auditor is an advantage
• • Excellent project management, sensory evaluation and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

• Competitive