• Responsible for the design and development of new product development, product & process improvement, cost optimization and product maintenance initiatives
• Records all trial results (e.g. product/process proposal specifications; documentation of formulation, etc)
• Establish standards and specification of raw and packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Maintain product specifications and product costing information on file ensuring that it is consistent, accurate and up-to-date
• Accredit suppliers of raw and packaging materials.
• Establish procedure in making the product.
• Simplify and improve existing process.
• Determine and establish storage, handling requirements and shelf life.
• Conduct sensory evaluation and consumer survey for newly developed products.
• Communicates effectively cross-functionally and across diverse levels within and outside the organization
• Coordinates with the Sales Division and its customers, on long-term market focus and related product opportunities
• Monitors government regulations to ensure label and formulation compliance
• Assess technical feasibility of concepts and confirm operational compatibility
• Responsible for completing technical reports/presentations of various R&D activities
• Determines and recommends product usage information including serving suggestions, cooking instructions, nutritional information and possible product claims
• Provides product labeling information and prepares the necessary documentation to aid government approval process
• Supports in the identification of new product opportunities and creating solutions to drive performance
• Prepare competitive monitoring report and make necessary conclusions and recommendations

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of BS Food Technology, BS Chemical Engineer, BS Chemistry
• Work Experience: 3 years experienced as R&D in a food manufacturing set up
• Personal Characteristics: Multi-tasking, Innovative, Curious, Punctual, Can work under pressure, Work Ethic, Honest, Proactive, Self-Motivation, Adaptable, and Resilient

D. Job Expertise:

• Strong food science and process fundamentals, Strongly Analytical and Detail-Focused, Team Player, Good Research and Writing Skills, Problem-Solving, Excellent Interpersonal and Oral Communication Skills, knowledgeable of GMP and HACCP

           E. Technical Skills:

• Technical Report Writing, and Proficient with MS Office especially Word and Excel and Gmail.