Tiger Brands Limited, a Top 40 JSE Limited company whose footprint extends across the African continent and beyond, is one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of FMCG products in Southern Africa, and has been for several decades.
Tiger Brands has been built over many decades through the acquisition and clustering of businesses. Our strategy for succe...
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Collaborate with suppliers to develop and source novel raw and packaging materials that are specifically suited for our technology
Play a strong role in external customer interface
Develop packaging specification and requirements
Develop formulations based on product concepts provided by Category Brand teams with claims and regulatory restrictions in mind and make a prototype of the product
Calculate NI’s and GDA’s and ensure back panel of packaging is correct
Determine plant requirements and aid with capex (capability) requirements
Draw up development recipes and submit to Finance for approval, after which ensure all recipe data is loaded into our R&D system
Conduct ambient and accelerated shelf life and travel tests
Send samples for micro testing and for independent lab testing to ensure claims can be met
Correct and timeous completion of documentation and ensure it is filed correctly (Raw Material Circulation form, Trial request, trial report etc.)
Conduct pre-trial meetings with the unit and thereafter conduct online trials to determine capability of the plant. Ensure that the prototype developed is able to run online.
HACCP studies – communicate any sensitive raw materials / changes to the plant or processes
Interface strongly with Supply Chain to prioritize and execute CI and process optimization projects
Identify opportunities for the substitution of new raw materials and packaging in current products
Work with outsourced manufacturers for 3rd party projects and support procurement
Employ sustainable design techniques in the development of new products (e.g. life cycle design, design for recycling, reduced waste, etc.)
Experience
ND, BSc, BTech in Food Science, Food Technology Biochemistry or Chemistry and Packaging diploma
6 – 8 years’ Experience in Product development within an FMCG environment
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