Product Specialist

Meita Food Industries Sdn Bhd; Batu Caves; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Batu Caves is seeking a qualified R&D Specialist to oversee the development of new products and improve existing formulations. The ideal candidate must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology or related fields, along with over 2 years of experience in food manufacturing. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety standards, leading product testing, and liaising for product registration. Candidates should possess strong analytical and leadership skills, with a target-oriented approach. Benefits include medical allowances and yearly bonuses.

Benefits

EPF, SOCSO & EIS

Medical allowance

Yearly Bonus

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of experience in Food Manufacturing.
• Familiarity with food safety standards such as ISO 9001, HACCP, HALAL, GMP.
• Experience with statistical process control and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee R&D works related to product expansion and development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and SOP.
• Sourcing and procurement of materials for product testing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Target orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology /Food Science, Chemistry, or BioTechnology

Job description

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology /Food Science, Chemistry, BioTechnology;
• Preferably candidate with more than 2 years’ experience in Food Manufacturing
• Familiar on compliance of food safety standard such as ISO 9001, HACCP, HALAL, GMP and ISO
• Quality management systems and other food-related regulations requirements is beneficial.
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Target oriented and ability to work under pressure to meet targets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills
• Experience with statistical process control and quality management systems
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full scope of R&D works related to existing product expansion as well as new product development.
• Ensure continuous improvement of R&D practices and compliance to company Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and food safety standards.
• To improve and revise existing product formulations and processes if necessary to optimize productivity and cost.
• In charge in sourcing and procurement of materials for product testing and development.
• To carry out R&D projects such as formulation, sample preparation and sensory evaluation that comply with food regulation.
• Labelling related to food safety (Nutrition, Ingredients listing, Allergen Statement, Dosage of Consumption etc.)
• Registration, Statutory and Regulatory Study Product Registration – liaise with MOH
• Prepare documents such as formula, label, and evaluation reports
• To perform ad hoc tasks assigned by superior from time to time

Benefits

• EPF, SOCSO & EIS.
• Medical allowance
• Yearly Bonus.