R&D Application Group Lead – Food & Packaging

Nestlé S.A.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in Malaysia seeks an Application Group Executive to develop and implement technical standards for innovations and renovations in portfolio to meet business needs. The role focuses on ensuring new product development procedures are followed and packaging/product innovations are effectively managed.

The role requires 4-5 years in manufacturing/R&D within the food industry, with strong project management skills and a track record of cross-functional collaboration to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related science.
• 4-5 years experience in manufacturing / R&D role in food business.
• Project management capability with multiple areas competing for resources.
• Proven track record delivering results with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of new product development procedures and guidelines.
• Manage product, process and packaging innovations for the factory.
• Ensure product compliance by design (quality, food safety & regulatory) and drive change management from NPD.
• Assist in managing product development to meet 60/40+ as defined by BU in the brief and manage technical releases.
• Maintain technical standards in products and processes for all portfolio items.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing on troubleshooting and improvement initiatives.
• Drive alternatives in raw and packaging materials.
• Update documents in Product Files for innovation and renovation activities and manage recipes in GREAT (SAP-RM).
• Maintain data in GLOBE (ROH, ZPCK, HALB and BOM).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

GREAT (SAP-RM)

GLOBE (ROH/ZPCK/HALB/BOM)

Job description

Nestlé S.A. in Malaysia seeks an Application Group Executive to develop and implement technical standards for innovations and renovations in portfolio to meet business needs. The role focuses on ensuring new product development procedures are followed and packaging/product innovations are effectively managed.

The role requires 4-5 years in manufacturing/R&D within the food industry, with strong project management skills and a track record of cross-functional collaboration to deliver results.