My job is:

The Development Manager is responsible for the development of new products, re-engineering and quality related troubleshooting of existing products
Specific duties of a product development manager:
- Developing new product concepts and prototypes
- Conducting product testing and evaluation
- Ensuring that new products meet KDD`s quality standards
- Complying with all relevant regulation

In my job, I am accountable for:

* Formulation of ingredient/process recipes and product-related procedures,
* Building relation with suppliers to explore new ingredients and technologies for new products and ingredient matching purposes,
* Preparation and update Technical specifications and product declarations,
* Follow up on matters relating to recipe, procedures, equipment, and quality on new products after commercial trials,
* Conduct laboratory scale trials and supervise pilot plant trials,
* Updating records of planning and status reports of activities.
* Taking lead role in troubleshooting exercises,

Education Bachelor Degree in relevant field of Food / Dairy Technology.

Age (years) 30+ yrs. Languages English & Local Practiced Language is preferable

Professional background The Development Manager in KDD must have a strong understanding of the dairy and food industry, as well as the latest trends in food science and technology. They must also be able to work effectively with a team of professionals from different disciplines.

Professional experience (years) Minimum required experience of 7 years of experience in the field of food innovation/development

The competencies I need to perform my job are:

Fully dedicated to resolve customer objections and maximize potential opportunities; Goes far and beyond to conduct customer need analysis and find alternatives which satisfy all parties.

Analyze, Identify, act and evaluate commercial opportunities which will produce the best financial returns and takes action to promote these.

Results Orientation
Calculates and Plans for best resource Capacity action plans to achieve business objectives.
Encourages own team to focus upon profitability improvements.
Takes calculated risky actions. Prepared to challenge rules to improve business performance.
Demonstrates entrepreneurial ability and business knowledge, with drive and passion to succeed.

Process Orientation
Capable to create a systematic and organized procedural workflow to any action plan.
Manage any remaining or pending tasks with a clear plan to execute.
Responds to Team with attention to Milestones and given timescales.
In Custody of all information that ensures 100% implementation success to planned objectives.
Innovative in creating systems, methods and project scope of work while regularly updating on progress.

Teamwork & Cooperation

Builds trust and respect among teams, internally and externally.
Coaches on how to work with other team members and achieve a common goal.
Multi-activists when promoting team morale and sense of belonging.
Creates an environment in which team members share both risks and rewards.

Time Management

Thinks ahead to what needs to be done in future with necessary work steps for achievement.
Anticipates potential problems before they occur and takes timely steps toward preventive measures.
Fully aware of action taking implications and contingency planning.
Creates short and long term plans

Analytical Thinking
Sees multiple /interrelated factors between each element in a situation; Thinks ahead to identify problems and develop solutions; Understands the complexity of decision-making and thus follows logical processes to ensurecommercially viable recommendations.

Organizational Development

Strategic Catalyst —who thinks strategically, takes initiative, and acts to achieve results tied to the organization’s goals. Results-Oriented Leader —who understands and applies the principles of customer service, sets challenging goals, and measures impact and project return on investment.

Performance Development

Strategic Catalyst —who thinks strategically, takes initiative, and acts to achieve results tied to the organization’s goals. Results-Oriented Leader —who understands and applies the principles of customer service, sets challenging goals, and measures impact and project return on investment.

Performance Development

Helps others to recognize their own strengths and weaknesses; Encourages others to enhance their behaviors; Provides timely and accurate recommendations in technical competence and new technical trends.

Leadership
Tries to ensure team’s practical needs are met, such as staff, resources and information.
Takes action to build team morale and productivity.
Does not allow conflict to break down the team’s spirit.
Shows the flexibility of working alongside the team in different roles, wherever and whenever it is required.
Ensures clarity about team goals, priorities and accountabilities in order to have a well-bonded unit.
Celebrates the team’s successes publicly & ensures that it is recognized throughout the Company.

Conceptual Thinking

Steps back to gain a holistic view.
Focuses on key elements of a situation and sees behind the face value of facts.
Understands links between external factors and own organization and sees opportunities for applying best practice.