R&D Manager

Budgets and Plans:Contribute to the preparation of the R&D section budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues and areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified.Policies, Systems, Processes, & Procedures:Implement approved departmental policies, processes, procedures and instructions to subordinates and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner.Day- to-day Operations:Supervises the day-to-day operations of R&D to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established policies, processes and procedures.Supervision of Subordinates:Organize and supervise the activities and work of a small team of subordinates to ensure that all work within a specific area of R&D activity is carried out in an efficient and procedurally compliant manner.Lead the Continuous Improvement Program within the company: 5s, Lean manufacturing…Initiate and Active involvement in new product development (NPD)Lead the continuous improvement of the existing products (EPD) in relation to Marketing, Purchasing department.Update and maintain the documentation of the products: Specifications for Raw Material, Semi-Processed Material, Packaging Material and Finished Products, Recipes.Assist in Maintenance of Food Safety and Hygiene Standards as per the Laws and Regulations that Applies to all Products and our entire region.Follow-up of new launched product for at least Six Months after the LaunchObserve, analyze and report to get knowledge of the product from different competitors.Report on the KPI performance and propose actions to improve the results.In relation to authorities, customers, and suppliers when required.Ensure compliance of rules& regulations for Import, Export, and local sales for current (if changes) and new products.Ensure respect of the working and SHEQ policyContinuous Improvement:Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.Reporting:Prepare reports timely and accurately to meet Savola and R&D department requirements, policies and standards.Health, Safety, & Environment:Monitor the adherence to all relevant safety and environmental management procedures and controls to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.Related Assignments:Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.#J-18808-Ljbffr