Product Development Manager

Job Description : PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT HEAD NIGERIA FOR FMCG Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team. Duties include the following, measurable in terms of time, cost, quality or quantity. Strategic Responsibility - To follow high quality standards and to support production and sales operations by providing them various quality input reports to improve product quality and consistency. To work on new products and application development and to troubleshoot problems related to product and application. Day to Day Management - To perform batch wise and required number of various quality tests to ensure product quality is as per set standards and specifications. To offer technical support to sales team and customers and also to conduct product trials at customer’s place as per business requirement. To do analysis of various market samples and analyze the scope of improvement in company's existing products. To work on product development as per Organizational requirement and feedback of sales and marketing team for concerned products. To do detailed root cause analysis for any product variation and customer complaints and to submit report of the same to Management. To do accurate documentation of all tests and analysis and submit report to the concerned authority. Administration - To ensure all lap equipments and instruments are in proper operations and calibrated as per standards. To ensure all recipes and standard methods are well documented and access is only to the people concerned. People Management - Manages to effective communication by setting individual targets, developing and motivating staff, providing of formal and informal feedback on performance and training needs - in order to maximize subordinate and department performance. To develop second line successor and drive performance through team to take up higher challenges. Operational Targets -To monitor achievement against time line and accuracy for the new product development as well as quality checks for existing products. To ensure key projects tracking on a continuous basis and submit periodical update to management. To ensure lab hygiene and process methods to be part of international standards. Keep lab documentation ready for various inspections and audits all the time. Reporting - To prepare all applicable reports in time for accuracy and in order to ensure that they match the functional requirements, policies and standards. To assess various informational tools, identify improvement opportunities and pinpoint bottleneck areas to further increase the work efficiency. Related Assignment - To perform other related duties or assignment as and when assigned. Key Skills: Key Points:- 1. Bachelor / Master degree in Chemistry / Chemicals. 2. Minimum 8+ Years of experience in similar industry. 3. As per the need of the business the job is transferrable and posting can be made anywhere in Nigeria/West Africa. Job Introduction:- 1. Title: Product Development Officer 2. Department: Quality Control / Product Development 3. Product Segment: Personal Care / Cosmetics / Soap Detergent / Hygiene 4. Functionally Reports to: Product Development Manager 5. Administratively Reports to: Managing Director Required Experience: 10+ yrs

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