Product Development Manager

**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.**

**To achieve the ambition we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey**

**BAT PACKAGING INNOVATION TEAM IS LOOKING FOR A** **PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER**

**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Junior Management Level

**FUNCTION**:Operations

**SALARY RANGE**:Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Market leading bonus

**LOCATION**:Kuala Lumpur

**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**

Plan, coordinate, and deliver product activities and development specifications for the assigned cell. Translate the commercial needs for the product into an effective technological brief that is then delivered with the support of internal and external resources. Assist with the requesting and monitoring of the product support services and Product Stewardship activities for the cell on an operational basis.

**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Deliver an assigned portfolio of projects and activities within the product deployment plan which requires the coordination of internal and external stakeholders in alignment with the Product Development Manager to support delivery of the commercial vision for the product.
- Assist with the assigned development activities (CAP1, continuous improvement, regulatory etc.).
- Promote and integrate ways of working within the Development team.
- Assist with the development and deployment activities for the assigned responsibilities within the team
- Assist with implementation of new and modified products at factory level, through specifications in SAP.
- Assist with quality and consistency of product specifications through tracking of monthly analytical results and propose corrective actions where required (with the guidance of Senior Expert).
- Act as key contact point for manufacturing to support trials, new product implementations and monitoring of performance data in cooperation with the quality department.
- Assist with the product specifications and recipes approval in TaO system according to project lead times and product requirements.
- Ensure development data sheets are uploaded in the product compliance system, in accordance with the product compliance processes.
- Assist with product specification maintenance in accordance with product quality and factory quality analysis.
- Track and monitor budget spend for development activities within the assigned responsibilities/projects in the cell.
- Monitor and review progress of the development projects against the agreed timeline.

**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Physics qualifications equivalent to 1st or 2nd Degree.
- Technical competence and applied science background to support development projects.
- Significant relevant technical experience in product development and product formulation with associated high-level problem-solving skills.
- Seek opportunities and methods to drive products performance and quality.
- Ability to think creatively, and proactive in seeking novel solutions within and outside the industry.
- Identify cutting-edge science fundamentals and how this impacts and shapes future design criteria.
- Ability to monitor products opportunities and drive continuous improvement plans in conjunction with the suppliers whilst monitoring competition and industry advancements and working with suppliers to keep platforms competitive and up to date.
- Good knowledge of the contents and design of products across the risk spectrum. Excellent knowledge of product category across formats more specifically in formulation design.
- Commercially aware and able to manage both cost and value of projects, including business cases.
- Demonstrable leadership skills, with good time management and delegation skills, and competent in project management.
- Can lead cross functionally and can work with external suppliers effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence across the business.
- Strong team player, creative, entrepreneurial, dynamic, positive can-do attitude supported by a drive to succeed.
- Agile in fast-moving environment and flexible in adapting to new tasks and changing priorities.
- Drives single point accountability, with ability to identify and make suitable interventions to ensure project deadlines are met

**WE ARE BAT**

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