Assistant Manager, Research & Development

Assistant Manager, Research & Development

Lead all development and optimization initiatives for innovative and renovative projects.

Responsible for new product development for instant noodles & food services.

Proactively design and establish new processes, new products, and process controls.

Support the sourcing of new ingredients from reliable suppliers, compare the quality and cost advantage with procurement colleagues.

Set product specifications and quality standards for the manufacture of new products.

Work with the operation team (production, engineering, quality assurance) on new process control and process improvement.

Responsible for product compliance with country regulations, brand values, and consumer expectations.

Lead NPD processes from concept to commercialization including formulation development, shelf-life study, label development, Halal, FSSC 22000 management, etc.

Strong stakeholder management, able to manage cross-functional teams such as sales & marketing, manufacturing team, and external parties.

Support shipping-related issues, i.e., technical aspects of the products.

Lead the trial run processes, troubleshooting, and improvements in control settings.

Strong consumer insight, able to lead consumer acceptance surveys/studies.

Ensure product launching according to timeline and product brief.

Present innovation and technology NPD to customers to support business development.

Establish and execute development plans, build a superior team by retaining and growing talent, and identify learning opportunities with proactive coaching.

Develop and train technical know-how on formulation and processes.

Perform ad hoc tasks assigned by superiors from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / Master in Food Science/Technology/Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent.

At least 5 years working experience in the food industry.

Possess own transport, willing to work in Subang Jaya, and travel to Malacca when needed.

Strong technical understanding of food processing, especially instant noodle & food service savory applications.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

Good leadership, customer focus, and commercial acumen.

Strong R&D experience with good project management skills, stakeholder management, and initiatives.