Product Development Specialist at International Breweries Plc

International Breweries Plc - Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients.

Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Product Development Specialist

Job Requisition ID: 30079413
Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Job Type: Full-time

Key Purpose

• The Key Purpose of this role is to develop and implement new liquids, processes and  technologies to deliver consumer innovation projects. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead commercial product & process development projects and provide technical expertise on liquid ingredients, processes and equipment.
• Lead existing product renovation initiatives in order to improve consumer offering.
• Support strategic projects focusing on improving our environmental impact, food safety, ABInBev image or other non commercial projects.
• Ensure adherence to ABInBev Innovation Pillar.
• Develop and execute innovation plan for product projects.
• Manage quality plan and adherence for all new / modified liquid processes and formulations.
• Develop liquid solutions that meet all critical aspects of the product brief (Quality / cost / reliability).
• Work across departments and with multiple suppliers to design the process for commercial production.
• Implement new liquid production and processes into supply regions with minimal effect on standard operation.
• Develop and mange liquid development OPEX budget.
• Support capex team during design implementation and commissioning phases.
• Ensure compliance of all new liquids to required legislation.
• Support legal, corporate affairs and excise teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Brewing Science, Chemical Engineering or any other related field.
• >5 years brewing experience in a commercial brewery.
• Experience of alternative product development, innovation process and small scale brewing is advantageous.
• Good exposure to and knowledge of raw materials , process aids and external equipment and process suppliers.​
• Good comprehension of all supply levers.
• Basic understanding of consumer sensory science.
• Efficient networker between departments, zones and global partners.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills & process knowledge.
• Self motivated and detail orientated.
• Ability to influence those around you.
• Can effectively and concisely communicate with others.

Application Closing Date
22nd March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online