Assistant Manager, Research & Development

Mamee; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Malaysia seeks an Assistant Manager in Research & Development to lead product development initiatives for the snack category. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in food science and at least 5 years of experience in the food industry. Responsibilities include managing development cycles, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting stability testing.

Qualifications

• Strong background in food science, chemistry, biotechnology, or relevant fields.
• At least 5 years working experience in the food industry.
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all development and optimization initiatives.
• Manage product development cycles and ensure compliance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure project feasibility.

Skills

Food science

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Master in Food Science/Technology/Nutrition/Dietetics

Job description

Lead all development and optimization initiatives for innovative and renovative projects.

Assistant Manager, Research & Development

Manage end-to-end product development cycle for snack category and experience in food manufacturing industry is mandatory.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• Strongbackgroundinfoodscience,chemistry,biotechnology,orrelevantfields.
• In-depthknowledgeofproductdevelopment,formulation,andrawmaterials.
• Understandingofregulatorycompliance(e.g.,FDA,Halal,HACCP,Codex,country-specificrequirements)
• Abilitytoanalyzeandinterpretstabilitystudies,sensoryevaluations,andshelf-lifetests.
• Troubleshootsformulation,process,andproductionissues.
• Evaluatesrisksiningredientchanges,formulationadjustments,andproductionfeasibility.
• Ensurescost-effectivenesswhilemaintainingproductquality.
• LeadsandmanagesmultipleR&Dprojectsefficiently.
• Developsnewproductconceptsbasedonmarkettrendsandbusinessstrategy.
• Workswithcross-functionalteams(Marketing,Procurement,Production,QA)toensureprojectfeasibility.
• TracksR&Dtimelinesandensuresdeliverablesaremet.
• EnsuresallR&Dworkcomplieswithlocalandinternationalregulations.
• Conductsstabilitytesting,sensoryevaluation,andmicrobiologicalstudies.
• PreparestechnicaldocumentationsuchasCOA,MSDS,andproductspecifications.
• Ensuresmoothproductregistrationandcertification.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / Master in Food Science/Technology/Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent.
• At least 5 year’s working experience in food industry.
• Possess own transport, willing to work in Subang Jaya and travel to Malacca when needed.
• Strong technical understanding of food processing especially instant noodle & food service savoury application.
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Good leadership, customer focus and commercial acumen.
• Strong R&D experience with good project management skills, stakeholder management and initiatives.