Technical Manager (Non-food)

Hire Resolve

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job SummaryA leading FMCG company situated in Cape Town is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Technical Manager (Non-food) to join their team.Responsibilities:

Technical development of new products being presented to market either by the company's retail partners or by the company's own brands.
Working with technical teams in UK and Asia to ensure all technical aspects of a development project are completed, for example safety assessments, product performance testing, regulatory compliance, specification creation and legal checks.
Input and implementation of business Technical Strategy.
Prioritise and champion the company's Policies on Sustainability, Innovation and Ethical manufacturing.
Manage the performance and development of junior team members.
Network with key players in the industry.
Management of technology and supplier base.
Management of company total quality management standard, from quality assurance to non-conformance and complaint management.
Implementation and management of brand integrity for and on behalf of the group and customers.
Understanding the SA retail landscape to enable successful trade with a focus on compliance and legislation.
The ability to work across a broad and diverse product category.
Great problem-solving skills with a sound commercial aptitude.
Ability to manage key customers and ensuring integration and alignment across teams.
Handling of customer complaints/queries with the correct level of investigation, follow up and close out.
Critical path management for new product development ensuring all technical deliverables are met.
Artwork sign off to ensure compliance and all on pack markings and call outs are validated.

Requirements:

Non-food candidates are preferable.
Bachelor's Degree in Scientific Discipline, preferably Chemistry or Cosmetic Science/ SCS Diploma in Cosmetic Science/BSc Food Science Degree/BTech Food Technology.
Minimum 7 years industry experience across multiple product categories.
Proven track record of technical product development and bringing ranges to market.
Good working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, HACCP, BRC, Allergen Controls, Ethical Requirements, Internal Auditing, third party and retailer accreditation systems and Codes of Practice.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV toYou are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene on 021 551 8638Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.Hire ResolveIT/ComputerRecruiterAboutSpecialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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