R&D and NPD Manager
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Razco Limited is hiring an R&D and NPD Manager in Nairobi to lead product research, development and innovation across Dairy, Culinary Sauces and Chocolate/Confectionery categories. The role owns the end-to-end NPD process from concept and formulation through pilot trials, scale-up and commercial launch, ensuring compliance with KEBS standards and FSSC 22000. Applications close 16 December 2026.
- Leads end-to-end NPD from concept to commercial launch
- Covers Dairy, Culinary Sauces and Chocolate/Confectionery
- Must ensure KEBS and FSSC 22000 compliance
- Requires 5+ years R&D/NPD experience in food manufacturing
- Deadline: 16 December 2026
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R&D and NPD Manager
Jobs Kenya
Full Time
Nairobi
Nairobi
Deadline:
16 December 2026
Posted
September 19, 2026
Role Summary
The R&D and NPD Manager is responsible for leading Razco Limited’s product research, development and innovation function — developing new products and reformulating existing ones across the Company’s Dairy (Ice Cream, Yogurt), Culinary Sauces, and Chocolate/Confectionery categories. The role owns the NPD process end-to-end, from concept and formulation through pilot trials, scale-up and commercial launch, while ensuring all products meet Kenyan food safety, regulatory and quality standards, including KEBS
Requirements
- and the Company’s FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System.
- Key ResponsibilitiesNew Product Development (NPD)
- Develop new product concepts and formulations in line with Marketing and business growth priorities.
- Lead bench-top trials, pilot trials and factory-scale trials through to commercial launch.
- Manage the NPD project pipeline and timelines from concept to launch.
- Source and evaluate new ingredients, flavours and functional additives.
- Product Reformulation & Renovation
- Review the existing product portfolio and identify reformulation opportunities.
- Support cost-reduction initiatives through ingredient optimisation.
- Investigate and resolve product quality issues through formulation review.
- Sensory Evaluation & Shelf-Life Studies
- Design and lead sensory evaluation panels.
- Plan and coordinate sensory focus groups.
- Plan, monitor and analyse shelf-life and stability trials.
- Validate best-before dates and maintain retained samples.
- Food Safety, Regulatory & Quality Compliance
- Ensure new and reformulated products comply with KEBS standards and applicable food legislation.
- Prepare technical specifications, labelling and nutritional information.
- Coordinate product registration and KEBS Certification with QA.
- Work with Quality Assurance to align NPD activity with FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 requirements.
- Costing & Ingredient Sourcing Support
- Develop product costings for new and reformulated products with Finance.
- Partner with Procurement to identify and qualify ingredient suppliers.
- Packaging Development Support
- Work with Marketing and suppliers on packaging formats and materials.
- Test product-packaging compatibility and stability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Marketing on brand briefs and go-to-market timelines.
- Coordinate with Production and Engineering on process feasibility and line trials.
- Liaise with Procurement, Suppliers and Sales as required.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain formulation records, trial data and Master Formulation Cards.
- Prepare NPD pipeline status reports and present updates to Management.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor food trends, competitor products and consumer preferences.
- Recommend innovation opportunities aligned with Company strategy.
- Key Legislation, Regulations & Standards Applicable to this Role
- Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act (Cap 254)
- Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) product standards
- Public Health Act
- Codex Alimentarius guidelines
- FSSC 22000
- ISO 22000
- HACCP
- GMP
- Minimum QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science & Technology, Dairy Science & Technology, Food Engineering, or a related discipline (Food Chemistry, Biochemistry, Applied Chemistry).
- Postgraduate qualification an advantage.
- Professional Certifications
- HACCP Certification.
- FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 Internal Auditor (Advantageous).
- Qualifications
- BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ R&D/NPD
- in food manufacturing.
- in Dairy products (Ice Cream, Yogurt), Culinary Sauces and/or Chocolate/Confectionery preferred.
- taking products from concept through to commercial launch.
- working with KEBS and Kenyan food regulatory
- Required
- 5 years
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