Food Technologist (Savoury)

Sri Nona Food Industries Sdn Bhd; Rawang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Food Technologist to innovate and improve product offerings. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field with experience in FMCG, focusing on product formulation and continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality and safety.

Benefits

Strong learning and development plans

Engaging activities and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2.5 - 3 years experience in the FMCG Industry.
• Intermediate proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia & English.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing, Testing & Commercializing new products.
• Improving existing products to enhance performance.
• Generating and maintaining documentation for FSSC requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science / Food Technology / Food Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sri Nona Food Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Cocoaland)’s journey has been one of reinvention – from our humble beginnings as a family-owned, local snacks and fruit gummy producer to now a major confectionary manufacturer that is listed on Bursa. Today, Sri Nona Food Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&NHB), after a full acquisition on 4 November 2022.

What will you do?

New Product Development: Designing, Testing & Commercializing new products according to project timeline.

Product Continuous Improvement: Improvement/Modification of existing products to increase performance/reduce cost.

Raw Material Evaluation: Evaluate new/alternative raw materials as part of Business Continuity Plan/Quality Improvement.

Formulation & Prototype Designing: To research, design, test & confirm new/existing formulations while ensuring requirements on food safety, product stability & product quality is met.

Document Control: Generate & maintan all necessary documentation according to FSSC Requirements for all commercialized projects (e.g.: Formula Sheet, Manufacturing Instruction, Product Specification, Change Control Form etc).

ODM / OEM Supplier Qualification: Assist the R&D Manager in qualifying new/alternative ODMs/OEMs according to business needs.

Conduct Trial & Commercial Runs, Sensory Evaluation, Shelf Life Study, Application Test of products according to project requirements.

Manufacturing Line Performance Qualification: Assist the R&D Manager in Line Extensions (existing lines)/New Line Set Up Qualification.

Artwork Review: Generation & Review of Artwork Information in collaboration with R&D Regulatory PIC.

Troubleshooting: Conduct troubleshooting to identify root causes and provide applicable solutions for issues in Production Line/Product Quality or Food Safety/Consumer Complaints.

Data Analysis: Able to propose, collect, compille & analyze data to draw reasonable hypothesis & conclusions.

Packaging Evaluation: Support Packaging Evaluation related projects from Group R&D/Business Unit Initiatives.

SAP Management: To built, update & maintain formulation, finished product set up, raise PR via the SAP System.

About you?

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Food Science / Food Technology / Food Engineering or related discipline.

Minimum 2.5 - 3 years experience in the FMCG Industry. It would be an added plus if the individual has a background in Sauces & Pastes/ Savoury Fritter Premix/ Rice Cake.

Good Project Management Skills.

Intermediate level of proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia & English (Reading, Writing & Speaking).

Eager to learn with a can do attitude. Strong sense of responsibility, an independent individual that is not afraid to face challenges.

Applicants must be willing to work in RAWANG and have own transportation.

Good analytical and numerical skills.

IT literate (Able to use MS Office, Powerpoint, Excel)

What we offer ?

Strong learning and development plans for your career growth.

Engaging activities and recognition programs.

What are you waiting for? Join our team now!

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FMCG Manufacturing 51-100 employees

Sri Nona, in the F&NHB group, is a leading Malaysian household brand in the food industry with a history spanning more than 40 years in delivering quality taste from Asia to the World. Ketupat, sauces and cooking ingredients, ginger-based beverages and desserts are Sri Nona’s winning products that has been tantalizing taste buds all over the world, not just Malaysians.

In conjunction with its continuous growth globally, Sri Nona is looking for caliber individuals to start a rewarding career to jointly realize the vision of the company.

Sri Nona, in the F&NHB group, is a leading Malaysian household brand in the food industry with a history spanning more than 40 years in delivering quality taste from Asia to the World. Ketupat, sauces and cooking ingredients, ginger-based beverages and desserts are Sri Nona’s winning products that has been tantalizing taste buds all over the world, not just Malaysians.

In conjunction with its continuous growth globally, Sri Nona is looking for caliber individuals to start a rewarding career to jointly realize the vision of the company.

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