Saro, a fast growing and a leading Company in the Agric Value Chain and Consumer Goods in Nigeria aim to recruit Innovation and Product Development Managers in her Consumer Goods Business to Support innovations in Products Developments aimed at Creating More Values to teeming Consumers.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Product Development Manager
Location: Lagos
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.
Application Closing Date
28th October, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to:
[email protected]