Application Manager (Bakery)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food ingredients manufacturer is seeking a skilled professional to lead bakery application management. The role involves driving innovation, developing optimized recipes, and collaborating with customers for tailored solutions. Candidates should hold a degree in Food Science or Technology, with strong experience in bakery applications and product development. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact the bakery industry significantly.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in bakery applications and product development.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage bakery applications, driving innovation and product development.
• Develop and optimise bakery recipes for functionality and commercial value.
• Troubleshoot formulation and consistency issues during production.

Skills

Bakery applications

Product development

Ingredient functionality

Technical expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a well-established global food ingredients manufacturer with a strong presence in the bakery industry, known for its technical expertise and innovation-driven solutions.

About The Job

• Lead and manage a bakery application, driving innovation, technical excellence, and product development outcomes.
• Develop and optimise bakery recipes that showcase ingredient functionality, performance, and commercial value.
• Work closely with customers to customise bakery solutions aligned with taste, texture, process, and market requirements.
• Troubleshoot application, formulation, and consistency issues during trials and production support.
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure formulations align with technical specifications, ingredient availability, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to provide technical input, customer insights, and support product demonstrations, launches, and trade events.
• Stay updated on bakery market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, food safety, and quality management systems, including ISO and FSMS requirements.

About The Qualification

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in bakery applications, product development, or ingredient functionality.
• Commercial and innovation mindset, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business impact.
• Strong understanding of bakery market dynamics, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to act as a trusted technical advisor.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with customers, internal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Structured, systems-thinking approach with strong problem-solving capability.