PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER -Expertise in tissue, pulp/paper, manufacturing is essential

Introduction

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Kempton Park based

Market related salary

Lead tissue product portfolio from concept to commercialization.

Strong technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and strategic leadership required.

Responsibilities:

• New Product Development: Research, prototyping, sensory testing, pilot runs, launch.

• Product Design: Fibre composition, ply structure, embossing, packaging optimization.

• Cost Management: Value engineering, raw material efficiency, waste reduction.

• Quality Assurance: Compliance with SABS, ISO 9001, FSC, hygiene standards.

• Sustainability: Eco-friendly innovations, reduced plastics, ESG reporting.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manufacturing, procurement, marketing, suppliers.

• Market Intelligence: Competitor monitoring, consumer insights, emerging tech.

• Budget & Resource Management: Project budgets, risk assessments, ROI.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Paper Science/Technology, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science.

• Postgraduate (MSc, MBA, Pulp & Paper diploma) advantageous.

• 10–15 years FMCG product development/R&D (tissue/paper/hygiene goods).

• Expertise in tissue converting, pulp/paper chemistry, manufacturing equipment.

• Cost/management accounting experience desirable (CIMA, cost modelling).

• Project management (PMP/PRINCE2/Agile), ERP/SAP, Excel proficiency.

• Strong leadership, communication, Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.

• Innovative, adaptable, aware of global tissue trends.

Duties & Responsibilities

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Kempton Park based

Market related salary

Lead tissue product portfolio from concept to commercialization.

Strong technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and strategic leadership required.

Responsibilities:

• New Product Development: Research, prototyping, sensory testing, pilot runs, launch.

• Product Design: Fibre composition, ply structure, embossing, packaging optimization.

• Cost Management: Value engineering, raw material efficiency, waste reduction.

• Quality Assurance: Compliance with SABS, ISO 9001, FSC, hygiene standards.

• Sustainability: Eco-friendly innovations, reduced plastics, ESG reporting.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manufacturing, procurement, marketing, suppliers.

• Market Intelligence: Competitor monitoring, consumer insights, emerging tech.

• Budget & Resource Management: Project budgets, risk assessments, ROI.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Paper Science/Technology, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science.

• Postgraduate (MSc, MBA, Pulp & Paper diploma) advantageous.

• 10–15 years FMCG product development/R&D (tissue/paper/hygiene goods).

• Expertise in tissue converting, pulp/paper chemistry, manufacturing equipment.

• Cost/management accounting experience desirable (CIMA, cost modelling).

• Project management (PMP/PRINCE2/Agile), ERP/SAP, Excel proficiency.

• Strong leadership, communication, Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.

• Innovative, adaptable, aware of global tissue trends.

Desired Experience & Qualification

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Kempton Park based

Market related salary

Lead tissue product portfolio from concept to commercialization.

Strong technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and strategic leadership required.

Responsibilities:

• New Product Development: Research, prototyping, sensory testing, pilot runs, launch.

• Product Design: Fibre composition, ply structure, embossing, packaging optimization.

• Cost Management: Value engineering, raw material efficiency, waste reduction.

• Quality Assurance: Compliance with SABS, ISO 9001, FSC, hygiene standards.

• Sustainability: Eco-friendly innovations, reduced plastics, ESG reporting.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manufacturing, procurement, marketing, suppliers.

• Market Intelligence: Competitor monitoring, consumer insights, emerging tech.

• Budget & Resource Management: Project budgets, risk assessments, ROI.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Paper Science/Technology, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science.

• Postgraduate (MSc, MBA, Pulp & Paper diploma) advantageous.

• 10–15 years FMCG product development/R&D (tissue/paper/hygiene goods).

• Expertise in tissue converting, pulp/paper chemistry, manufacturing equipment.

• Cost/management accounting experience desirable (CIMA, cost modelling).

• Project management (PMP/PRINCE2/Agile), ERP/SAP, Excel proficiency.

• Strong leadership, communication, Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.

• Innovative, adaptable, aware of global tissue trends.

Package & Remuneration

Market related