Head of Research And Development

Overview

The Product Development (R&D) Head will oversee all aspects of the Magnolia and coffee's new product development processes, including the application of innovative technologies, production methods, materials, and ingredients to create products aligned with the business strategy. This role is responsible for generating and developing new product concepts, transforming them into viable product introductions.

The Head will strategically plan, align, and coordinate the product development team’s projects and objectives, setting priorities that are consistent with company goals while focusing on high-impact opportunities.

Additionally, the Product Development Head will monitor the business performance of various product categories, ensuring that objectives related to product quality and cost competitiveness are consistently met.

This role also involves evaluating and securing the necessary resources to support the application and implementation of cutting-edge product processes, formulas, and packaging technologies.

The manager will gather key insights on issues critical to achieving the company’s long-term goals and vision, offering recommendations, formulating strategies, and committing to action plans that drive progress toward these objectives.

Responsibilities

• Maps out and implements plan for the continuous development and launch of new products, process and packaging
• Maps out and implements plan for continuous improvement, maintenance and / or cost reduction of current product line in terms of cost, quality and over-all profitability and coordinates such activities with the Product Development Specialists and other operating units in the timely implementation of recommendations.
• Obtains information and identifies key issues relevant to achieving long range goals / company programs and translates these to actionable plans
• Identify new materials and / or process for new and / or existing product applications through active interfacing with suppliers and other technical partners. Spearheads expansion of ingredient, meat materials, and packaging choice / base in the light of current supply and demand structure without compromising product quality.
• Monitor product performance, competitor’s activities and new market trends through regular trade visits and acts on identified needs, concerns or issues
• Comply with safety and government regulatory requirements by regular review and update of product formula, packaging, process and label declaration.
• Recommends and implements new programs, tools or methods to support and improve PD work operations and systems
• Prepares the department’s budget and sees through the adequate allocation and disbursements of fund for projects, capital expenditures, and other operating expenses.
• Schedules and plans self enrichment programs with HRD, suppliers, and other consulting agencies in the technical and personal development of the staff.
• Plans and supports the development of people’s skills and abilities to better fill current or future job / roles / responsibilities.
• Appraise subordinates’ performance and actively manage subordinates’ development / mentoring process on an ongoing basis

Qualifications

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