Research And Development Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead product development for seasoning, coating/crumb, and sauce products based on market and customer requirements.
• Formulate new recipes and improve existing products (taste, texture, shelf life, and cost efficiency).
• Conduct lab trials and production trials, including scale-up to mass production.
• Work closely with Production, QA, and Sales teams to ensure product quality and feasibility.
• Ensure all products comply with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Source and evaluate raw materials and ingredients for product development.
• Prepare and maintain product documentation (specifications, formulations, technical data sheets).
• Handle customer requests, customization, and provide technical support.
• Monitor market trends and competitor products for innovation and improvement.
• Lead and manage R&D team performance and training.
• Support cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food R&D, preferably in seasoning, crumb/coating, or sauce products.
• Strong knowledge in food formulation, ingredients functionality, and processing techniques.
• Familiar with food safety standards such as HACCP, GMP, and FSSC 22000.
• Good leadership and team management skills.
• Creative, innovative, and strong problem-solving ability.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal teams and customers.