Research and Development Manager at AACE Food Processing & Distribution Limited

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research and Development Manager

Location: Ogun
Job type: Full-time

Core Duties

• Create and manage the new product development pipeline portfolio.
• Collaborates crossfunctionally to drive the Customer to Concept process to bring new products to market.
• Identify marketing opportunities by analyzing and defining market share, competitor market share, and available market share by product market.
• Provide leadership and support for the design, development, refinement, and implementation of products by initiating research to identify consumer needs; develop new products to meet consumer needs; research consumer acceptance of products; work with production to identify process improvement.
• Prioritize new concepts/products through the development process which includes:
• Formula and costing creation
• Customer/Market test
• Production Scale up
• Assess market competition by comparing the company’s product to competitors’ products
• Maintain knowledge on all regulatory issues as relating to the company’s products and ensure compliance.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of a First Degree in Food Science and Technology or related fields.
• Relevant certifications will be an advantage.

Skills Required:

• Creativity and innovativeness.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Fast paced and analytical.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.