R&D Manager in Bread Production

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Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Lead product development in general; from designing product to develop the prototypes (Weighing, preparation, shaping (including Danish pastry), baking, simple packaging, product prototype inspection (inspection itself is performed by QA), carrying out in-house monitoring of the product prototype to prove the degree of perfection.
• Applies basic food science knowledge in ingredient functionality and process technology to develop new or improve existing products.
• Lead, develop and train the technical know-how on formulation and processes from start to finish to Research and Development team.
• Need to attend various product development meetings, prepare samples for tasting the product prototype and record the minutes.
• Manage and control all costs, expenses and budgets of the department and report to the Production Manager.
• Support the sourcing of new ingredients from reliable suppliers, compare the quality and cost advantage with purchasing team.
• Lead the trial run processes, troubleshooting, and improvements in control settings such as specification for the new product, manufacturing process manuals, product information, and product manuals.
• Monitor and follow up performance of new products launched both sales and quality, anticipates and analyzes causes affecting performance, and provide recommendation to Management and Operations to improve its performance.
• Regularly perform sensory evaluation on released products to confirm product quality.
• Strong consumer insight, able to lead consumer acceptance surveys / studies.
• Accompany business negotiations with new business partners, design, sample, and improve products, and do adjustments for product launch.
• Assist in adhoc task assigned by Superior from time to time.

Must have:

• Strong R&D experience in bread manufacturing with good project management skills, stakeholder management and initiatives.
• Strong technical understanding of food processing and have experience in the process of making bread like weighing, preparation, shaping and baking.

Requirement:

• At least 5 years’ working experience in the food industry.
• Fluent in English and Malay.
• Computer literate and Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Able to work independently and as in a team.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent hygiene management as will be working in a food manufacturing factory.
• Must have typhoid injection card.
• Must be willing to do shift work.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at any given time in a team environment.

Good to have:

• Any certificate related to bread making.