GM- Research and Development - Food company

Recruiter:

Ideal Candidates

Job Ref:

357

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1,5 million to 1,7 million per annum

SUMMARY:
GM - Research and Development - Food company

POSITION INFO:

Responsible for the strategy, priority setting, execution and delivery of local and or regional innovation projects in the factories and co-manufacturers.
Oversee all innovation development, product optimization.
Define and set priorities for the R&D innovation team; identifies and secures appropriate technical resources to bring project through to commercialization.
Responsible for handover to the factories as well as specifications enabling all Current and new Innovations to be produced at optimal flexibility, cost, efficiency, and sustainability.
Work closely with the GM VP Innovation to develop the direction for the innovation organization.
Oversee all Innovation activities, scale up and commercialization. Ensures team fully contributes to the key business management processes and forums.
Responsible for all local and regional innovation commercialization and specifications enabling all current and new Innovations to be produced at optimal flexibility, cost, efficiency, and sustainability.
Partner with the COE’s, Engineering, Commercial and factory teams to input to the long-term strategy for innovation, using deep technical knowledge to develop, deliver growth.
Work with the COE teams to create, design and develop, and deliver innovation extending core.
Ensure that the Innovation process is carried out such that timelines are met to market products.
Work with the global COE’s and Technology teams to help set up technology and research strategies required by the factories.
Connect with peers and other functions to harmonize Innovation projects,
Collaborate with marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure successful business strategies execution and product launches.
Develop and manage the R&D budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources including personnel, equipment, and technology
Work closely with other departments (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing) to align R&D efforts with market needs and company goals

Essential pre- requisites:

Qualififcation required: Scientific Degree in Product, Product engineering, Chemical engineering, chemistry, or food science.

Experience required:
Minimum 10+ years in R&D with at least 5+ years in leadership roles
Excellent Project Management skills

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Sales Executive
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
Hotel Group based in Johannesburg is looking for dynamic Sales Executive to join their growing team.
10 days ago

C# Solutions Architect
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Our client is looking for a C# Solutions Architect to join their team. This role is suited to a highly experienced technical professional who can bridge the gap between business requirements and robust, scalable software architecture. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping technical direction, guiding development teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, maintainable solu...
1 day ago

Business Development Manager â Smart Places (RDI / Engineering & Technology)
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
Our client has a vacancy for a Business development Manager within the Smart Places Cluster of the Smart Society Division. The incumbent will be accountable for securing the total revenue, diversification of income streams, and for meeting targets per revenue stream for the cluster. He/she will be accountable for clearly defining business development and commercialisation priorities in alignment w...
1 day ago

Business Development Manager
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
JOB PURPOSEThe employee will be accountable for clearly defining business development and commercialisation priorities in alignment with the CSIR vision, strategy and relevant market needs, collecting market and business intelligence to ensure all cluster programmes and projects are relevant to the user environment, and for transferring CSIR technologies to the market.
1 day ago

Senior Tax Attorney (Tax Disputes & Tax Debt)
Location: Sandton
Salary:
1 day ago

Project Manager (HEALTHCARE - 36 Monthsâ Contract - Wits Health Consortium)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectivesIn addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academic...
5 days ago

Market Risk Senior Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you an experienced Market Risk professional ready to take the lead on complex financial risk engagements within the banking and financial services sector? This senior leadership opportunity offers exposure to highâimpact projects, cuttingâedge risk management practices, and the chance to mentor and grow teams in a dynamic, fastâpaced environment.
5 days ago

POSITION: Regional Key Account Manager -Industrial (M/F/D)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
5 days ago

Tender Administrator
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
5 days ago

Community Liaison Officer - (Fixed Term Contract - Wits RHI)
Location: Hillbrow
Salary: Monthly
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology
6 days ago