NPD Manager – Juices/Dairy

Quest Search & Selection

Saudi Arabia

Ref: GP340-584

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A market leader in the FMCG industry within the Gulf Region is currently looking for a New Product Development Manager to work on their juices and dairy products and join their team in Saudi Arabia.

As the NPD Manager, you will take over the following responsibilities:

* Developing new and existing product ranges to keep up with brand and consumer expectations
* Manage and support a team, taking the lead in developing and driving innovative product concepts across the juices and dairy categories
* Work from the concept brief stage to product approval, creating commercially viable products that encompass new and seasonal food trends
* Source new ingredients and identify opportunities that will enhance products whilst being in line with brand values
* Develop, enhance and implement procedures to support R&D technical functions
* Provide leadership in the application of the scientific method and experimental design
* Ensure that food safety and quality are designed into products
* Ensure compliance with policies and safety procedures

Requirements

To be considered you will need the following:

* Degree in Food Technology or equivalent
* Experience in research and development within the juices and dairy product categories
* Extensive experience within a food manufacturing organization
* Strong problem solving and project management skills
* A strong working knowledge of food manufacturing processes, quality assurance principles, ingredient supply market and market research practices
* Understanding of food science applications

This is a highly challenging position which in return assures a rewarding tax-free salary package. If you enjoy these challenges and are looking forward to boost your career furthermore, send us an up to date CV.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.

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