Job Description
The Product Development Manager is to lead the R&D efforts of Saro Consumer Business (SCB) from its inception to the development of a full range of Personal and Home Care Products, with emphasis on in-home pest control.
He/ She will be responsible for overseeing raw material sourcing, new product formulations, and development of prototypes for a range of products based on SCB’s innovation pipeline
Primary Responsibilities
He/ She will be responsible for the research and development process starting from product concept, preparing prototype sample, laboratory testing, and development of product development investment plan.
He/ She will assess the requirements for new products based on the market needs working cross-functionally with the Marketing team.
He/ She will be responsible for improving SCB product range and keeping the product range up to date with the new trends in technology whilst phasing out obsolete products.
He/ She must oversee all activities of laboratory testing, maintaining proper link and coordination between R&D, product design, testing and validation activities.
He/ She must establish product design reviews with the aim of simplifying the manufacturing operations, reducing manufacturing cost and possibility of product standardization
He/ She must coordinate project activities to ensure that they are delivered within specified timelines
He/ She must collaborate with SCB R&D partners to leverage the potential of applicable research.
He/ She must ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
Courses/Qualification
B.Sc in Chemistry or Engineering. A Master and or any other further qualification related to R&D is appreciated
Relevant Experience:
Experience: a minimum of 3 years’ experience in R&D managerial roles in consumer products companies is needed.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a R&D project management role is needed
Previous experience in consumer-goods company focused on DIY / OEM market channels is appreciated
Previous experience in innovation is highly appreciated
A good knowledge of R&D processes and organization in consumer-goods companies is needed
Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies
Dependability Reliable, responsible and dependable
Analytical Thinking: Analysing information and using logic to address work related issues and problems
Attention to Details: Being careful about details and thorough in completing work task
Initiative: Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
Integrity: Being honest and ethical
Leadership: Willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction
Ability to Travel at short notice and take multiple functions at the same time
Track Record of performance; Speed/Aggression, Accountability, Shared Mind-set, Accountability, Customers Connection, and Strategic Thinking
Required Age: 28 – 35 years.
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Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV’s to vacancy@saroafrica.com.ng
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