Product Development Executive

Golden Fresh Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate individual to join their Product Development team. This role focuses on developing innovative food products while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. You will be responsible for sourcing ingredients, conducting market research, and supporting audits. Ideal candidates will possess a solid understanding of food science and technology, along with strong leadership and communication skills. If you're eager to contribute to a dynamic team and enhance product offerings, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the food industry.
• Understanding of food science and technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative products to meet KPIs and departmental objectives.
• Source new ingredients while ensuring quality and cost standards.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and consumer preferences.

Skills

Food Science and Technology

Leadership Skills

GMP Knowledge

HACCP Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -

• To develop innovative products to achieve personal KPIs and contribute to the PD department's objectives.
• To source new ingredients for product development, ensuring alignment with quality, regulatory, and cost standards.
• To identify and evaluate alternative ingredients for cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality.
• Proactively seek ingredients that enhance the quality or add value to existing products, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and competitive product offerings.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize documentation required for audits, including ingredient sourcing records, trial logs, and product specifications.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary information, addressing queries, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Co-supervise, arrange and document all PD trial and pilot runs, including downtime reports and corrective actions.
• Other reasonable responsibilities as assigned by superior from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REQUIRED: -

• Understanding of food science and technology.
• Innovative, willing to learn and adopt new ideas.
• Ideally possess leadership skills, or supervisory skills as a minimum.
• Basic understanding of GMP and HACCP.
• Good written and spoken communication ability in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• High spirit of teamwork.
• 2-3 years of experience in the same industry