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New Product Development (Npd)Production Manager
📍 Nairobi 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Production, Operations and Manufacturing
Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 31/12/2026
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Job Description
JOB TITLE: NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (NPD)PRODUCTION MANAGER NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME INDUSTRY: FMCG SALARY: KSHS.100,000 JOB LOCATION: NAIROBI
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES New Product Development
  • Lead the end-to-end NPD process, including concept evaluation, production trials, sampling, and commercial launch.
  • Coordinate pilot runs and scale-up activities to ensure successful transition from development to full production.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturability, and production efficiency.

Production Planning and Process Optimization
  • Develop production plans, manufacturing processes, and resource requirements for new product introductions.
  • Optimize production methods, equipment utilization, and workflow to improve efficiency and minimize production costs.
  • Monitor trial production performance and implement corrective actions before commercial rollout.

 Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing to ensure seamless product commercialization.
  • Coordinate raw material sourcing, packaging readiness, and production scheduling for new products.
  • Provide technical guidance to production teams during product implementation and scale-up.

Quality and Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure all new products comply with quality standards, food safety requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
  • Develop and maintain product specifications, production procedures, and technical documentation.
  • Monitor adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and company quality management systems.

Cost Management and Reporting
  • Support product costing, budget planning, and cost optimization initiatives to ensure commercial viability.
  • Track NPD project timelines, production milestones, and performance indicators, providing regular progress reports to management.
  • Identify operational risks and recommend solutions to ensure timely and successful product launches.

 KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
  • Degree in Food Science, Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in production management, product development, or manufacturing operations.
  • Experience in FMCG manufacturing and new product commercialization is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of production processes, quality management systems, GMP, HACCP, and cost optimization techniques.
  • Strong project management and product commercialization skills.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement abilities.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in production planning, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

HOW TO APPLY
  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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About the Company
Brites Management Services Limited publishes its vacancies in Kenya through Saplic. Profile created automatically.