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Kelly Jones
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VP,Product Development $110K - $125K plus 25% performance based bonus
A leading Western food company is seeking a VP, Product Development.
The individual will report to the CEO and is responsible for
assessing, implementing and cost effectively managing product
development and introduction resources and activities as well as all
R&D activities. The typical range of responsibilities includes
project management, providing insight and recommendations on current
and future technical issues as well as customer support to the sales
and marketing efforts of the company. The position will be responsible
for all the R&D business activities and management/development of
intellectual property.
The individual will also;
· Provide leadership and management for the approved research and
development activities and the Product Development and Introduction
(PD&I) process.
· Evaluate results relative to product features, best processing
approach, product costs, efficacy and general assessment of product
potential.
· Work with the Marketing and Sales organization, recommend to
management or customers the actions to be taken based on assessment of
product potential at any stage during the introduction process.
· Assess the technical feasibility of new product ideas developed
within the company or by customers.
· Identify the research and development activities that are needed to
determine best production options, addressing potential problems and
concerns and considering the complete product lifecycle. Typical span
of planning would be within a 12 month timeframe with long-term vision
within a 2 to 3 year period.
· Responsible for the cost effective management of PD&I department and
resources. This includes responsibility for the PD database,
laboratory services for PD&I and creating systems to provide superior
customer service for budgetary costing and feasibility assessments for
new product inquiries.
The individual will have at least 5 years of broad experience in
research and development, marketing, production and manufacturing
practices in the food, EFA or nutraceutical industries. You should
have a degree in food sciences/sciences and MBA.
If you think you are the right candidate for this dynamic senior
position, please forward your CV in strict confidence to Kelly Jones,
Recruiter, Human Capital Assets Inc, at [email protected]
immediately.
Human Capital Assets is a search firm that has been providing skilled
professionals for the US and Canadian markets. Our search expertise
comprise a team of experienced recruiters who have been helping brand
name corporations find qualified and experienced professionals for
their workforce.
A leading Western food company is seeking a VP, Product Development.
The individual will report to the CEO and is responsible for
assessing, implementing and cost effectively managing product
development and introduction resources and activities as well as all
R&D activities. The typical range of responsibilities includes
project management, providing insight and recommendations on current
and future technical issues as well as customer support to the sales
and marketing efforts of the company. The position will be responsible
for all the R&D business activities and management/development of
intellectual property.
The individual will also;
· Provide leadership and management for the approved research and
development activities and the Product Development and Introduction
(PD&I) process.
· Evaluate results relative to product features, best processing
approach, product costs, efficacy and general assessment of product
potential.
· Work with the Marketing and Sales organization, recommend to
management or customers the actions to be taken based on assessment of
product potential at any stage during the introduction process.
· Assess the technical feasibility of new product ideas developed
within the company or by customers.
· Identify the research and development activities that are needed to
determine best production options, addressing potential problems and
concerns and considering the complete product lifecycle. Typical span
of planning would be within a 12 month timeframe with long-term vision
within a 2 to 3 year period.
· Responsible for the cost effective management of PD&I department and
resources. This includes responsibility for the PD database,
laboratory services for PD&I and creating systems to provide superior
customer service for budgetary costing and feasibility assessments for
new product inquiries.
The individual will have at least 5 years of broad experience in
research and development, marketing, production and manufacturing
practices in the food, EFA or nutraceutical industries. You should
have a degree in food sciences/sciences and MBA.
If you think you are the right candidate for this dynamic senior
position, please forward your CV in strict confidence to Kelly Jones,
Recruiter, Human Capital Assets Inc, at [email protected]
immediately.
Human Capital Assets is a search firm that has been providing skilled
professionals for the US and Canadian markets. Our search expertise
comprise a team of experienced recruiters who have been helping brand
name corporations find qualified and experienced professionals for
their workforce.