FIND INTERNSHIPS

Manager Group New Product Development

Posted on Jan. 10, 2025 by DKSH

Location: Novena Square, SG, SG

Global Business Unit: CG

Job Function: Business Development

Requisition Number: 172293

Description:

General Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Product Development:

Lead the entire product development process, from concept ideation, prototype creation, and pilot trials to full-scale commercialization.

2. Formulation and Recipe Optimization:

Utilize expertise in food technology to develop and refine product formulations, focusing on taste, texture, stability, and nutritional profile while considering cost-efficiency.
Conduct ingredient evaluations, sourcing, and trials to enhance the quality and appeal of new products.

3. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all products meet food safety standards and comply with local and international regulatory requirements.
Develop product specifications and oversee stability testing, sensory evaluations, and quality assessments.

4. Project Management and Cross-functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with suppliers, quality assurance, marketing, supply chain, and production teams to align on product goals, timelines, and launch strategies.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring seamless coordination from development to launch.

5. Market Research and Consumer Insights:

Stay informed of market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging ingredients or technologies.
Analyze data and consumer feedback to identify new product opportunities and gaps in the market.

6. Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

Drive a culture of innovation, identifying opportunities for new products and product line extensions.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives in product formulation, focusing on quality, sustainability, and cost optimization.

7. Technical Support and Troubleshooting:

Provide technical expertise and support during the product launch phase, assisting in scaling up production and resolving any formulation or process-related issues.

Minimum 5 years of experience in new product or formulation development , preferably within the Dairy and edible oils industry.
Deep understanding of food science principles, particularly in dairy and edible oils.
Expertise in formulation development, including experience with emulsifiers, stabilizers, and ingredient interactions specific to dairy and fat-based products.
Knowledge of process technology for different product formats (e.g., UHT, pasteurized, frozen, and spreads).
Ability to conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life testing, and quality analysis.
Expertise in scaling up formulations from lab to pilot plant and full-scale production, addressing any technical challenges that arise.
Knowledge of production processes, including pasteurization, homogenization, and emulsification for dairy and edible oils.
Ability to provide technical support to manufacturing teams, ensuring consistency and quality during product launches
Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the business and industry
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Demonstrate basic research and analytical skills
Demonstrate fluency in English (both written and spoken). Additional languages are an advantage