R&D Manager | Dubai | Consumer Goods
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- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supervise day-to-day R&D operations, ensuring compliance with established processes and policies.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives including 5S and Lean Manufacturing programs.
- Drive New Product Development (NPD) from concept to launch.
- Lead Existing Product Development (EPD) in collaboration with Marketing and Purchasing to optimize quality, cost, and performance.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including raw material, semi-finished, packaging, and finished product specifications, as well as recipes.
- Support food safety and hygiene compliance in line with applicable regional regulations.
- Monitor newly launched products for at least six months post-launch to ensure stability and market performance.
- Conduct competitor product benchmarking and market analysis.
- Track R&D KPIs and recommend corrective and improvement actions.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, suppliers, and customers when required.
- Ensure compliance with import, export, and local regulatory requirements for existing and new products.
- Uphold SHEQ and internal safety policies across all R&D and related activities.
- 7-10+ years of experience in R&D within Food FMCG manufacturing.
- Direct experience in spices, nuts, dried fruits, dates, and pulses (mandatory).
- Strong hands-on exposure to NPD and EPD cycles.
- Experience implementing Continuous Improvement programs (5S, Lean, process optimization).
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and regional compliance standards.
- Proven experience in product specification development and technical documentation control.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Marketing, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations.
- Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented mindset.