Research and Development Manager at AACE Food Processing & Distribution Limited

*Core Duties: *

• Create and manage the new product development pipeline portfolio.
• Collaborates crossfunctionally to drive the Customer to Concept process to bring new products to market.
• Identify marketing opportunities by analyzing and defining market share, competitor market share, and available market share by product market.
• Provide leadership and support for the design, development, refinement, and implementation of products by initiating research to identify consumer needs; develop new products to meet consumer needs; research consumer acceptance of products; work with production to identify process improvement.
• Prioritize new concepts/products through the development process which includes:
• Formula and costing creation
• Customer/Market test
• Production Scale up
• Assess market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products
• Maintain knowledge on all regulatory issues as relating to the company’s products and ensure compliance.  

Educational requirements:

• Minimum of a first degree in Food Science and Technology or related fields.
• Relevant certifications will be an advantage.

Skills Required:

• Creativity and innovativeness.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Fast paced and analytical.
• Team player with good communication skills.