General Manager RandD

General Manager RandD

Hire Resolve is seeking a driven and innovative General Manager: RandD for our client, in the food industry, based in Johannesburg. In this role, you will lead the research and development department, overseeing the development of new products and enhancing existing ones to meet market demands. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our client’s RandD initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall strategic objectives while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Responsibilities:Lead local and regional innovation projects in factories and co-manufacturers,





setting strategic priorities and ensuring execution.Manage all aspects of innovation development and product optimization.Define priorities for the RandD innovation team, securing necessary technical resources for successful project commercialization.Ensure effective transition of innovations to factories, including creating specifications for optimal production efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.Partner with the GM VP Innovation to shape the direction of the innovation organization.Oversee the scale-up and commercialization of innovations, ensuring alignment with key business processes.Collaborate with RIC peers, COEs, engineering, and factory teams to inform long-term innovation strategy.Work with COE teams to create and deliver core innovation extensions.Ensure that the innovation process adheres to timelines for market product launches.Connect with global COEs and technology teams to establish necessary research and technology strategies for factories.Harmonize innovation projects across functions, sharing best practices to accelerate global deployment of innovations.Model target behaviors for RandD,





focusing on talent management and horizontal accountability with the management team.Work with marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure successful execution of business strategies and product launches.Develop and oversee the RandD budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation.Manage a large team of associates, focusing on building an effective team culture and motivating individuals.Requirements:Degree in Product Management, Food Science, Chemistry or equivalentMinimum 10+ years in RandD with at least 5+ years in leadership roles.Experience in Baking Industries highly advantageousMust have Food industry experienceExcellent project management skills,





typically acquired through 8+ years of leading innovation projects as a key technical member on cross-functional teams.Hands-on experience in the development and successful launch of new products, packaging, and processes.High-performing leader with strengths in building RandD teams, talent management, and fostering horizontal accountability among management team members.Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and a positive, action-biased attitude.Strategic thinker capable of translating market insights into actionable RandD strategies and initiatives.Preferred experience in product development related to value-added bakery and emulsions.Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann, Rebecca Grylls, Mine Roux or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedInYou can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:





[email protected] We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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