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New Product Development (NPD) Production Manager
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-08-07Close dateNot specifiedExperience5 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryKES 100,000
production managernew product developmentFMCGNairobifull timemid levelfood sciencemanufacturingquality assuranceGMP HACCPsalesretail
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Brites Management Services Limited is hiring a New Product Development (NPD) Production Manager in Nairobi to lead end-to-end product development, pilot runs, and commercialization within the FMCG sector. The role requires a degree in Food Science, Production Engineering, or a related field, plus at least 5 years of production or manufacturing experience. Salary is KES 100,000, and applications are accepted by email on a rolling basis.
- FMCG production management role focused on new product development and commercialization
- Salary of KES 100,000 with full-time, 8-to-5 working hours in Nairobi
- Requires a degree in Food Science, Production Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of production or manufacturing experience needed
- Apply by emailing your CV to recruitment@britesmanagement.com
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Original source description
- NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (NPD)PRODUCTION MANAGER
- Brites Management Services Limited
- Engineering & Technology
- 3 weeks ago
- Easy apply
- New
- Nairobi
- Full Time
- Retail, Fashion & FMCG
- Confidential
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- Job summary
- To lead and manage the development, trial production, and successful commercialization of new products by coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing production processes, and ensuring products meet quality, regulatory, and commercial requirements.
- Min Qualification:
- Bachelors
Experience
- Level:
- Mid level
- Length:
- 5 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- in production management, product development, or manufacturing operations.
- 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
- 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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Requirements
- JOB TITLE
- : NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (NPD)PRODUCTION MANAGER
- NATURE OF JOB
- : FULL TIME
- INDUSTRY
- : FMCG
- SALARY
- : KSHS.100,000
- JOB
- LOCATION
- : NAIROBI
- DUTIES AND
- 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'
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
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