Application Manager (Bakery)

Randstad; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food ingredients manufacturer in Kuala Selangor seeks an experienced professional to lead bakery application initiatives. The successful candidate will drive innovation, develop and optimize recipes, and work closely with customers to deliver tailored bakery solutions. With a strong educational background in Food Science or related fields, the candidate should possess proven experience in product development and leadership skills. Join a dynamic team focused on technical excellence and customer satisfaction in a thriving market.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in bakery applications or product development.
• Ability to translate technical solutions into business impact.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a bakery application to drive innovation.
• Develop and optimize bakery recipes to showcase ingredient functionality.
• Work closely with customers to customize bakery solutions.

Skills

Innovation mindset

Communication skills

Problem-solving capability

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education

Bachelor Degree