Head of Pastry R&D: Innovation & Scale-Up Leader

Pastry World; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Malaysia is seeking a Product Innovation & Development Manager to oversee the development of new pastry products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science and at least 8 years of experience in product development. Responsibilities include leading technical teams, ensuring compliance with Halal standards, and managing product trials. This role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and the ability to work closely with production teams to achieve market relevance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in bakery/pastry/cake product development.
• Experience in OEM product development and trial runs.
• Strong understanding of Halal, ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new products in pastry and bakery categories.
• Guide teams on pastry techniques and provide training.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Manage R&D budgets and people management.
• Conduct market research to identify trends.

Skills

Product development

Technical knowledge in pastry

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

A leading bakery company in Malaysia is seeking a Product Innovation & Development Manager to oversee the development of new pastry products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science and at least 8 years of experience in product development. Responsibilities include leading technical teams, ensuring compliance with Halal standards, and managing product trials. This role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and the ability to work closely with production teams to achieve market relevance.