Head of R&D & Innovation for FMCG Growth

Mamee-Double Decker (M) Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mamee-Double Decker (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Head of R&D to lead innovation-led growth and ensure product quality across multiple markets including Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar and global export. You will drive the end-to-end product development lifecycle, scale-up, technology transfer and regulatory compliance across Snacks, Instant Noodles, Beverages, Sauces, Seasonings and Culinary products.

The role requires a strong track record in Food & Beverage R&D leadership, extensive experience across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience in Food & Beverage R&D.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Strong experience in Snacks, Instant Noodles, Beverages, Sauces, Seasonings or related food categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Group R&D Strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Lead New Product Development (NPD), product renovation, engineering, cost optimization and product harmonization programs.
• Provide technical leadership and support to manufacturing facilities across the Group; drive root cause investigations and process validations.
• Ensure compliance with Local and International food regulations, Halal requirements, FSSC 22000, HACCP and GMP; review product specs and documentation.
• Establish R&D governance, policies and knowledge management; drive digitalization of R&D systems.
• Lead and develop R&D teams; establish objectives, KPIs and development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Project management

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Technology/Engineering or related

Job description

Mamee-Double Decker (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Head of R&D to lead innovation-led growth and ensure product quality across multiple markets including Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar and global export. You will drive the end-to-end product development lifecycle, scale-up, technology transfer and regulatory compliance across Snacks, Instant Noodles, Beverages, Sauces, Seasonings and Culinary products.

The role requires a strong track record in Food & Beverage R&D leadership, extensive experience across