General Manager (Product Development)

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Staff Solutions Recruitment are currently seeking candidates for their open General Manager (Product Development) position in Cape Town, Western Cape through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a General Manager (Product Development) role such as with an industry leading company like Staff Solutions Recruitment?

Job Description:To lead and manage the technical resources (technology, know-how) and Product Development personnel to support and execute the business plans of the organisation.Decide on development strategies to ensure cost effective quality products are developedTo strategically focus and align the Product Development function and activities with the Business Strategy of the company.Support the company strategy with new developments.Identify new technology and product trends.Cooperate with shareholders and their product and technology portfolio.Provide technical support to marketing for contract and joint venture negotiations.Provide technical support to Quality and Manufacturing where required.Manage strategic allocation of technical personnel between projects.Plan, recruit, develop and empower highly skilled human capitalPerformance management, succession planning etc.Develop budget, motivate and manage the operational budget of the PD department.Structure and develop PD resources, processes and technology to ensure the present and future business plans of the organisation can be executed.Communication of decisions and information within the product development group.Monitor and guide the Product Development group to ensure that statutory requirements (OSHACT,) and company standards (ISO , etc.) are adhered to.Identify future technology areas for investment to ensure future products will remain competitive in terms of performance.Identify external organisations for cooperation in development or technology programs.Motivate to internal and external stakeholders for required funding to ensure research, development and procurement of critical future technologies.Create and maintain a product innovation process to keep up with the changing business requirements.Job Requirements:B Eng. /BSc in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering.Formal Management Training (e. g MBA) would be advantageous.At least 10 years management experience in high-volume manufacturing (preferably in the chemical processes industry), with 5 years in a Senior Management role.Thorough understanding of the international standard product development processes in the companyThorough understanding of principles involved in the execution of transfer of technology contracts.Good general management skills to manage a geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary, highly skilled workforce.Vast exposure and experience in general management protocols and processes in a large corporate environment eg. Human Resources, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.Ability to develop technical strategies to support the company’s marketing and manufacturing goals.Good formal and informal, written and oral communication skills.Ability to operate locally & internationally in a culturally diverse environment.A thorough understanding of the legal framework of the industry in terms of safety, export regulations, intellectual property etc.

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