R&D Manager Published: 19/11/2024
Job Location: Invercargill/New Zealand Job Type: Permanent Work Type: Full Time Category: Science & Technology
Quality Foods Southland Ltd (QFS) history began more than a century ago and their reputation through time as a leading food manufacturer has been underpinned by uncompromised quality. Retaining early and lasting traditions, QFS focus is to provide the market with premium quality value added products for butter-based food connoisseurs. Well-established and renowned for niche products, we have significant international business and new opportunities as a unique supplier to emerging markets.
Within the Technical Team we have a full-time vacancy for a Research & Development Manager to lead the small but professional team.
About the Role: Day to Day Management of the product development team.
Responsible for the development, evaluation and innovation of products.
Project Management, specifically around Product Development.
Coordinating factory Pilot Trials.
Completing documentation requirements for all regulatory requirements and internal systems.
Provide support and technical knowledge to all aspects of manufacturing within the wider QFS team.
Skills & Experience: A relevant tertiary qualification in Food Technology/Food Science or similar.
Have strong interpersonal skills to lead and develop a small team.
Manufacturing knowledge and 'hands on' experience is preferred.
Previous product development experience is essential; Dairy background would be ideal, but not essential.
Exposure to Lean manufacturing processes or other quality systems.
An eye to detail and exemplary communication skills, both written and oral to support international markets.
QFS Ltd customer centric approach is intrinsic to our goals. Your role will influence our evolving culture of company-wide continuous improvement. Preferably you will demonstrate good personal ethics, initiative, reliability, and an ability to influence a team environment.
How to Apply: HR South are partnering with QFS to manage this recruitment process. You can contact ****** for a confidential discussion or Apply Now!
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