Product Development Executive at Estrada International Staffing Solutions

Estrada International Staffing Solutions - Our client, a leading company in the tobacco manufacturing sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Product Development Executive

Location: Ilorin, Kwara 
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Tobacco Manufacturing

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a skilled Product Development Executive to oversee the formulation, quality control, and regulatory compliance of their tobacco products.
• This role will play a key part in ensuring the company meets its corporate objectives through material sourcing, blend creation, and production optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and determine the quality and types of tobacco materials required for purchase to meet corporate objectives.
• Provide blend recipes for the Primary Manufacturing Department.
• Define and supply product specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for product manufacturing in the Secondary Department.
• Provide product specifications and BOMs to the finance team for product costing and budgeting purposes.
• Ensure all products comply with the Nigerian Industrial Standard (NIS) and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine product and blend maintenance to minimize production disruptions due to stock-outs or non-conformity to quality and regulatory standards.
• Review analytical data of products, managing exceptions to ensure quality and regulatory standards are consistently met.
• Seek new opportunities in material sourcing, including leaf and wrapping materials, to optimize products and blends to align with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Science (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Agriculture) is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in tobacco product formulation is essential.
• At least 3 years of laboratory analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of product development and blend optimization in the tobacco industry.
• This role offers an opportunity for an experienced professional to lead product development efforts and drive the company’s success through strategic blend formulation and quality management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: [email protected] or [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.