Maui Food Group Limited is a leading company in New Zealand sheep milk industry with a commitment to bring New Zealand sheep milk nutrition to the world.
We are passionate about combining the best of New Zealand's knowledge and experience in sheep and dairy to develop a sheep milk industry that benefits our land, our people, and our animals while developing globally relevant product options.Due to business growth, we are looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to join our team based in Auckland CBD.
At Maui, you will have the chance to build a career with trust, support, fulfilment, and happiness.Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Development Manager to join our team based in Auckland CBD.
This role will be responsible for driving the innovation, development, and launch of new products, from concept to market, ensuring they meet the needs of customers/consumers and align with company goals.Key Responsibilities:Product Development: Lead and manage new product launches, ensuring they are innovative, market-driven, and aligned with consumer trends from ideation and development to market launch.Market Research: Conduct thorough market research to identify opportunities for new product lines or improvements to existing products.
Analyse competitor products and market trends to stay ahead of the market.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product development and launch.Quality Assurance: Ensure all new products maintain integrity, quality, and meet industry standards and regulatory compliance.Project Management: Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely delivery of product development milestones.Consumer Focus: Ensure all product development is driven by consumer insights and feedback, keeping the customer at the center of the process.Key Requirements:Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Healthcare, or a related field.Proven experience (at least 3+ years) in product development in the dairy/food or healthcare industry, with the ability to lead and implement new product development projects independently.Strong understanding of market trends, consumer needs, and regulatory requirements specific to the dairy and/or healthcare industry.Excellent project management and organizational skills.Experience in leading cross-functional teams and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Experience with international product development and market entry strategies.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Familiarity with quality control and assurance processes.If you are passionate about developing innovative products that can make a real difference in the dairy/food or healthcare industry, we invite you to apply and join our team.
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