Technical Manager (Non-Food) at Hire Resolve

A leading FMCG company situated in Cape Town is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Technical Manager (Non-food) to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Technical development of new products being presented to market either by the company’s retail partners or by the company’s own brands.
• Working with technical teams in UK and Asia to ensure all technical aspects of a development project are completed, for example safety assessments, product performance testing, regulatory compliance, specification creation and legal checks.
• Input and implementation of business Technical Strategy.
• Prioritise and champion the company’s Policies on Sustainability, Innovation and Ethical manufacturing.
• Manage the performance and development of junior team members.
• Network with key players in the industry.
• Management of technology and supplier base.
• Management of company total quality management standard, from quality assurance to non-conformance and complaint management.
• Implementation and management of brand integrity for and on behalf of the group and customers.
• Understanding the SA retail landscape to enable successful trade with a focus on compliance and legislation.
• The ability to work across a broad and diverse product category.
• Great problem-solving skills with a sound commercial aptitude.
• Ability to manage key customers and ensuring integration and alignment across teams.
• Handling of customer complaints/queries with the correct level of investigation, follow up and close out.
• Critical path management for new product development ensuring all technical deliverables are met.
• Artwork sign off to ensure compliance and all on pack markings and call outs are validated.

Requirements:

• Non-food candidates are preferable.
• Bachelor's Degree in Scientific Discipline, preferably Chemistry or Cosmetic Science/ SCS Diploma in Cosmetic Science/BSc Food Science Degree/BTech Food Technology.
• Minimum 7 years industry experience across multiple product categories.
• Proven track record of technical product development and bringing ranges to market.
• Good working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, HACCP, BRC, Allergen Controls, Ethical Requirements, Internal Auditing, third party and retailer accreditation systems and Codes of Practice.