NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (NPD)PRODUCTION MANAGER
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Job summary
To lead and manage the development, trial production, and successful commercialization of new products by coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing production processes, and ensuring products meet quality, regulatory, and commercial requirements.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
JOB TITLE: NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (NPD)PRODUCTION MANAGER
NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME
INDUSTRY: FMCG
SALARY: KSHS.100,000
JOB LOCATION: NAIROBI
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
New Product Development
- Lead the end-to-end NPD process, including concept evaluation, production trials, sampling, and commercial launch.
- Coordinate pilot runs and scale-up activities to ensure successful transition from development to full production.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturability, and production efficiency.
Production Planning and Process Optimization
- Develop production plans, manufacturing processes, and resource requirements for new product introductions.
- Optimize production methods, equipment utilization, and workflow to improve efficiency and minimize production costs.
- Monitor trial production performance and implement corrective actions before commercial rollout.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing to ensure seamless product commercialization.
- Coordinate raw material sourcing, packaging readiness, and production scheduling for new products.
- Provide technical guidance to production teams during product implementation and scale-up.
Quality and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure all new products comply with quality standards, food safety requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
- Develop and maintain product specifications, production procedures, and technical documentation.
- Monitor adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and company quality management systems.
Cost Management and Reporting
- Support product costing, budget planning, and cost optimization initiatives to ensure commercial viability.
- Track NPD project timelines, production milestones, and performance indicators, providing regular progress reports to management.
- Identify operational risks and recommend solutions to ensure timely and successful product launches.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Degree in Food Science, Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in production management, product development, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience in FMCG manufacturing and new product commercialization is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of production processes, quality management systems, GMP, HACCP, and cost optimization techniques.
- Strong project management and product commercialization skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement abilities.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in production planning, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
HOW TO APPLY
- If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
- Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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