Recruitment

Head of Research and Innovation – West Africa at Fan Milk Plc (a Danone Company)


Fan Milk Plc is a leading manufacturer and marketer of healthy, nutritious and safe frozen dairy and non-frozen dairy food products with distribution channels across the length and breadth of Nigeria. Fan Milk Nigeria is a well established and fast growing food processing industry offering wide range of products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Head of Research & Innovation – West Africa

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite)

Job Summary

  • The Head of Research & Innovation for West Africa will lead the development and implementation of innovative dairy products tailored to the West African market.
  • This role involves managing a team of six people based in Accra and Ibadan, overseeing research projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in research and development, preferably in the dairy industry.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards and quality assurance practices.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Adaptability and resilience in managing changes such as currency fluctuations and inflation.
  • Be comfortable with P&L.
  • Proven track record of leading successful product innovation projects.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

 

How to Apply

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