Lead Product Technologist: HPC

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Overview Tiger Brands is seeking a Lead Product Technologist for their HPC division. This role is responsible for the successful development of pioneering and cutting-edge brand-differentiating products that meet evolving and modern consumer demands. The successful candidate will deliver tangible outcomes on multiple project workstreams within confined timelines, taking a lead role in supplier, manufacturing, and category interface, while also supporting and occasionally standing in for the R&D Manager to prioritize and drive projects to completion. What you will do * Work with relevant partners to develop and source new raw materials that are specifically suited to the product ensuring that the raw materials are safe and compliant. * Use technical expertise to co-create product concepts with Category Brand teams and provide Category Marketing with all key information necessary for designing consumer product research. * Develop formulations based on product concepts provided by Category Brand teams with claims and regulatory restrictions in mind and make a prototype of the product. * Employ sustainable design techniques in the development of new products e.g. life cycle design, design for recycling, reduced waste, etc. * Drive ingredient harmonisation and the enhancement of the existing formulation to ensure they continue meeting the changing consumer expectations. * Determine plant requirements and aid with capex capability requirements. * Draw up development recipes and submit to Finance for approval, after which ensure all recipe data is loaded into our R&D system * Conduct all necessary tests shelf-life, efficacy, micro test, etc to ensure the product is compliant and suitable for end-use. * Correct and timeous completion of documentation and ensure it is filed correctly Trial requests, trial report etc. * Conduct pre-trial meetings with the unit and thereafter conduct online trials to determine capability of the plant. Ensure that the prototype developed is able to run on existing lines. * Ensure that all necessary studies and tests are completed and documented to facilitate dHACCP studies with cross-functional teams – communicate any sensitive raw materials / changes to the plant or processes * Interface strongly with Manufacturing to prioritize and execute CI and process optimization projects * Work with outsourced manufacturers for 3rd party projects * Play a strong role in external customer interface Requirements (from the original advert) * ND / BSc / BTech, Biochemistry or Chemistry AND Cosmetic Formulation Science * 5+ years’ Experience in Product development within an FMCG environment * High Level of Computer Literacy Who should apply The ideal candidate should possess strong technical knowledge, creativity, and innovation in the science of developing new efficacious products, coupled with subject matter expertise. They should be a team player, adept at working both internally and externally. Essential traits include analytical and problem-solving skills, systematic problem-solving ability, decision-making capability based on experimental outcomes, and excellent time management and organisational skills for prioritising multiple projects. Strong communication and creative storytelling abilities are also required to translate complex cosmetic formulations and conduct presentations to partners. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/lead-product-technologist-hpc-tiger-brands Source: myjobmag

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