We're the team helping Arnott's win in Asia. Campbell Malaysia is the Asia hub for The Arnott's Group, based in Kuala Lumpur, shaping strategy and building our footprint across the region. We're behind brands found in real kitchens and real snack drawers, from Campbell's and Prego to Kimball & Cheong Chan, plus Swanson, GoodTime, and Nyam Nyam. We're also part of the Arnott's family that includes icons like Tim Tam, Shapes, and Farm Bake Cookies.
This role will be based in Petaling Jaya.
What you'll be doing
- Develop & Implement New Products & Processes – develop new formulation, processes, review and qualification of new materials, conducting shelf-life studies whenever necessary. Able to lead technical for projects to achieve targets. Coordinate and lead on project trial development, execution to deliver project on time in full.
- Create, maintain, and secure all relevant R&D documentation i.e. formulations, manufacturing procedures and specifications.
- Continuous Improvement Projects – participate in idea development, execution of renovation projects, support in sensory evaluation.
- Drive, support, participate and abide with Product Development systems and procedures.
- Provide relevant technical support and expertise regarding product, process, ingredients, or food regulations as appropriate.
- Keep abreast with regulatory, industry and market food trends.
- Participate in appointed GMP, HACCP, ISO, Halal, OSH or other committees/ audits assigned.
Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in food science or equivalent subject.
- Minimum 2-3 years product development experience as product in food manufacturing industry, especially from sauces or simple meals industries.
- No food inhibitions or major food allergies (resulting in anaphylactic shock, etc).
- Familiar with general food processes, food safety requirements, local Food Act & Regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP.
- Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia, English both verbal and written.
- Good Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Competent with MS Office applications, BPCS or BOM system, basic financial costings.
