Main purpose of the job:

• The R&D project manager will organize and lead the execution of R&D and supplier approval projects, working independently:

• The smooth management of assigned Raw material, process, finished goods and/or packaging related projects and project logistics of medium complexity, including interfacing with internal and external stakeholders (where applicable)

• Take full ownership and accountability of the technical activities of project timelines and budget leading to on time in full project delivery

• Leading Raw material localization projects in line with sector company team 

• The planning and execution of projects and project documentation, in accordance with the R&D Compliance protocol

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observe and act on safety rules and regulations while performing his/her duties

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, use appropriate glove, working cloth and mouth mask as required

• Collect all information for SQA process

• Work closely with FS, QA, RA during qualification process

• Work closely with suppliers (liase and coach them on company procedures to enable success of MQ)

• Lead communication to broader team (SQA, QA, FS, RA)

• Leading raw material localization projects in line with sector company team

• Lead Supplier approval process collaboration with sector company team

• Provide support to local supplier to meet the company supplier requirements

• Establish opportunities to improve productivity by driving for innovation in equipment and operating methods/practices and provide site leadership with proposals.

• Provide support and expertise on boil-out schedules and submit specific requirements to the Food safety teams and shift teams.

• Develops business cases, Capex proposals and supports projects that enhance productivity, capacity, flexibility, quality and EHS.

• Proposes changes/improvements to the processing facility where Safety and Consumer Risk Protection is compromised.

• Smooth management of assigned technical and packaging related projects and project logistics of standard complexity, including management of suppliers (where applicable)

• Work closely with TDC and the respective support functions within R&D to ensure legal compliance of all products.

• Compilation, analysis and interpretation of data for quality scorecards and/or consumer research, trials, product analysis and associated report writing and presentations.

• Product formulation and development of protocepts (Experimental Design) to achieve a consumer winning design

• Identify and lead cost savings/productivity in conjunction with other business functions, particularly led by changes in process or product design

• Manage and maintain all TSG documents and product design standards

• Support QA to ensure product, packaging and seasoning comply to design quality and conduct trouble shooting on raw materials, final product and process when required.

• Sample preparation, chemical analysis and interpretation of data

Reporting to: QA&FS + R&D manager & regional R&D

Duty Station: Tulefa, Ethiopia

Job Requirements

Education, Experience and Skills/Person Specification:

Education:  BSc Degree Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering

• Knowledge of food processing and technologies

• Product formulation 

• Strong Food Science knowledge base

• Project management

• Computer literate 

• Strong communication skills

• Leadership potential 

• Data analysis, interpretation and report writing

• Basic financial understanding                             

Experience: Minimum: 5 years’ experience in R&D environment in FMCG

Essential Competencies:

• Technical and analytical competencies (statistics, mathematics)

• Thinking skills

• Intellectual curiosity

• Analytical capability

• Trouble-shooter

• Innovative

• Drive for results

• Attention to detail

• Communicates persuasively

• Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply using multinational@ethiojobs.net