External manufacturing Technical Manager- MEA
Core
Lead R&D product development and formulation projects for co-packers within the External Manufacturing scope across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing technical manager (product development)
Builds
New product introductions (NPD), innovations, renovations, and cost-efficient product solutions for co-packers
Domain
FMCG / Food Manufacturing / R&D
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (industrialized product solutions)
Required skills
Project management, Food production principles, Organoleptic analysis, Hygienic design, Thermal validation, Cleaning validation, CIP optimization, HACCP, Mixing & dosing, Homogenization, Emulsification, Pump and fluid transport
Preferred skills
Process excellence, Cost saving initiatives, Risk management, Multi-project management
Technologies
Benchtop trials, Recipes development, Innovation calendar, RIGHT Process
Responsibilities
Lead NPD project development activities, Implement R&D strategies and innovation calendars, Manage technical project milestones and deliverables, Develop industrialized product solutions ensuring quality attributes, Maintain records for trials across different scales, Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Regulatory, Finance, Procurement, Factory, Marketing), Ensure compliance with Kraft Heinz regulations and standards
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
