R&D Assistant Manager

Private Advertiser; Nilai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks a seasoned R&D Senior Executive to manage and organize documentation for ongoing projects and research activities, ensuring FSSC compliance and food safety standards.

You will lead a robust document control system, coordinate with QA, Purchasing, and Manufacturing, and drive continuous improvement through audits and updates to reflect changing FSSC guidelines. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related science discipline.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the food industry.
• Strong understanding of FSSC standards and food safety principles.
• Experience in managing documentation for FSSC or similar food safety certifications.
• Good analytical and technical reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Ensure R&D documentation aligns with FSSC requirements and implement documentation procedures.
• Establish and maintain a robust document control system for FSSC compliance.
• Prepare for FSSC audits by organizing and reviewing documentation and address gaps.
• Implement corrective actions to address non-conformities from audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve FSSC documentation processes and stay updated on standards.
• Collaborate with QA to align FSSC requirements with overall quality management.
• Review and approve new ingredients/technology for product development.
• Lead R&D trials for new ingredients to evaluate formulations and packaging specs.

Skills

Documentation management

FSSC knowledge

Analytical reporting

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Interpersonal skills

MS Office Proficiency

Detail-oriented

Creative thinking

Education

Diploma/degree in Food Technology/Science/Chemistry or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The R&D Senior Executive role focuses on managing and organizing documentation for ongoing projects and research activities. You'll ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulations set by FSSC, meticulously manage documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality research processes.

Key responsibilities

Ensure that all R&D documentation aligns with FSSC requirements and standards and implement and maintain documentation procedures that adhere to food safety protocols

Establish and maintain a robust document control system for FSSC compliance and regularly review and update documentation to reflect any changes in FSSC standards

Collaborate with internal teams to prepare for FSSC audits by organizing and reviewing relevant documentation and address any identified gaps or issues in documentation before scheduled audits

Implement corrective and preventive actions to address any non-conformities identified during FSSC audits and work with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of audit findings

Identify opportunities to enhance FSSC documentation processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and stay informed about updates and changes in FSSC standards

Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure alignment between FSSC requirements and overall quality management processes and participate in joint projects or initiatives to enhance overall food safety and quality

Review and approve new ingredients/technology for product development

Conduct R&D on new ingredients selection and work closely with the Purchasing, Warehouse, and Quality Assurance departments on evaluation of ingredient purchase and vendor

Lead in conducting laboratory trials for new and existing products to evaluate and fine tune formulation in terms of taste profile

Lead and establish new product technical details and specification for ingredients lists, finish product, and NIP on packaging

About you

Diploma/degree holder in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or any Science related discipline

5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the food industry

Strong understanding of FSSC standards and food safety principles

Experience in managing documentation for FSSC or similar food safety certifications

Good in analytical and technical reporting skills

Excellent communication skills, oral and written in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization

Computer literate (Microsoft application such as words, excel, power point)

Result and team oriented driven

Adaptable, flexible, detail-oriented, creative, innovative thinker