R&D Manager

08/02/23 Dublin South Neg

Permanent full-time

This is a very exciting opportunity to lead the R&D department of an award-winning added value food company based in south Dublin. Our client is renowned for their highly successful product ranges.

 

Competitive salary on offer to the successful candidate

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the Research and Development Department.
• Project manage the critical path for new product launches ensuring on time and cost effective first production runs.
• Technical liaisons with suppliers, colleagues and customers.
• Procurement of technically acceptable sample materials.
• Planning, execution and change management from line trials.
• Planning, execution and implementation of product and process re-engineering.
• Identify and implement cost savings on materials, packaging & labour to agreed targets.
• New product idea generation through market reviews.
• New product costings.
• Assess market trends and competitor activity.

 

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in R&D/ Technical management in a food manufacturing company.
• A working knowledge of project management processes.
• A working knowledge of HACCP, BRC.
• A working knowledge of completion of food technical specifications both customer specific on-line formats and generic.
• Third level Food Science or a Food Technology qualification.

 

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Please apply by sending your CV to Lilyanna McCaul at lilyanna@qsp.ie or call 01 8788240 for more information.

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