National Foods Ltd Jobs Sr Manager Product Development

National Foods Ltd Jobs Sr Manager Product Development

At National Foods Limited, we are on a journey of growth and on building our most valuable assets which include our brands, financial strength, global presence, and our unbridled commitment to becoming a truly sustainable and a renowned company in the world.

Job Purpose:

To lead the development and enhancement of NFL products ensuring seamless execution from concept to launch which elevates NFL’s growth and maintains the organisation’s reputation for delivering excellence

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive product development strategy in line with NFL’s business goals, evolving market trends and consumer preferences
• Lead brainstorming sessions and idea generation by working closely with cross-functional teams to generate innovative ideas for new food products or improvements to NFLs existing product range
• Work closely with the IRD and Marketing team to translate ideas into product concepts which includes defining product specifications, features, and attributes
• Oversee the entire product development process, from recipe formulation and ingredient selection to prototype development and testing whilst ensuring all products meet the applicable quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Lead/participate in sensory testing and consumer panels to gather feedback on taste, texture, and overall acceptability of NFL’s products
• Stay updated in changes to regulations (local and international) to ensure that all new/enhanced products comply with relevant food safety and regulatory standards
• Work closely with the Quality team assurance team to establish and maintain product quality standards, including food safety and consistency
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to scale up prototypes to commercial production levels ensuring there is a smooth transition from development phase to manufacturing
• Oversee the implementation of multiple product development projects simultaneously, ensuring all relevant teams and stakeholders to meet the agreed deadlines, goals and budgets
• Manage product development budgets and seek to optimize costs without compromising the quality or safety of products
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges associated with product development, such as supply chain disruptions or formulation-related issues
• Ensure all records for product development activities, including recipes, formulations, and test results are handed over comprehensively to the Research Centre and Knowledge Hub for proper storage

Background Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors/Masters in food sciences, food technology, food engineering / relevant discipline
• Experience: 10 + years of relevant experience, in a similar/fast-paced company.

Skills Requirements:

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Innovation Leadership
• Project Management

Technical Competences

• Product Development
• Customer centricism
• Regulatory compliance

Location: Karachi, Pakistan. Apply

National Foods Ltd Jobs Sr Manager Product Development