RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE (RYOYU BAKING)

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE (RYOYU BAKING)

Job Purpose:

• Assist in Bakery Development of myNEWS Ryoyu Baking.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct product development, including designing products and developing prototypes (weighing, preparation, shaping - including Danish pastry, baking, simple packaging, product prototype inspection, and in-house monitoring).
• Attend product development meetings, prepare samples for testing, and record meeting minutes.
• Produce product prototypes upon request.
• Prepare and manage various materials related to manufacturing.
• Conduct testing on dough and develop new formulations to improve product quality.
• Examine product prototypes and check expiration dates.
• Create test runs, specifications for new products, manufacturing process manuals, product information, and manuals.
• Confirm inspection contents, determine expiration dates, and provide product information to JAKIM.
• Perform sensory evaluations on released products to confirm quality.
• Pioneer new ingredients, request samples, and execute tests.
• Conduct stock-taking of ingredients and communicate with purchasers to avoid dead stock.
• Survey market trends regularly (at least twice a month) to understand the current situation.
• Participate in food exhibitions and study sessions for skill improvement.
• Purchase competitor products (e.g., FamilyMart) and create a product catalogue.
• Assist in business negotiations with new partners, including design, sampling, and product improvements for launches.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks assigned by superiors as needed.

Requirements:

• Experience in bread-making processes (weighing, preparation, shaping, and baking).
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong hygiene management skills, as work will be conducted in a food manufacturing environment.
• Must possess a typhoid injection card.
• Willingness to work shifts.
• Able to handle multiple assignments in a team environment.

Good to have:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in baking, including Danish pastry.
• Fluency in English and Malay.
• Any certification related to bread making.