R-D, Assistant Manager

The Arnott's Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arnott's Group Malaysia is seeking an experienced R&D coordinator based in Bangsar South to lead process development, end-to-end trial planning, and production commercialization as part of capital project qualification.

You will support Enabler and Business Continuity initiatives, manage material sourcing, and coordinate heat penetration studies with internal teams and external partners, ensuring schedule adherence and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Food Science/Technology or related field.
• 4+ years in food manufacturing, production processes or R&D activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital project qualification, process development, end-to-end trial planning and production commercialization.
• Support Enabler program, Business Continuity Program and alternative material sourcing; manage projects to meet financial targets.
• Coordinate heat penetration studies with internal and external partners, maintain schedules, ensure recipe readiness and effective communication.
• Manage R&D documentation, shelf-life evaluation, plant troubleshooting and R&D inventory controls.

Skills

Food safety compliance

Project management

Analytical thinking

Bilingual communication (English & BM)

Education

Degree in Food Science/ Food Technology or related Sciences

Job description

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This role will be based in Bangsar South.

What you’ll be doing

• Capital project qualification and commercialization – As main R&D coordinator with project team which includes leading in process development, end-to-end trial plan development and execution, process qualification and production commercialization.
• Support on Enabler program, Business Continuity Program and alternative material sourcing by leading or participating in projects to support Supply Chain operations and deliver on financial targets. Work includes material review and assessment, production trials, shelf-life evaluation, project management, stakeholder management and technical report writing.
• Lead in coordinate on heat penetration studies with internal technical team and external key partners by maintaining and tracking work schedule, recipe readiness, material coordination and driving active communication.
• Supports and participate in managing and maintaining R&D systems, documentation, shelf-life evaluation, plant troubleshooting, R&D inventory holding and quality issue reviews.

Requirements

• Degree in Food Science/ Food Technology or related Sciences.
• Minimum 4 years working experience in food manufacturing industry, production processes and R&D related activities.
• No food allergies or any major food inhibitions.
• Strong knowledge of food processes, food safety requirements, local Food Act & Regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP and Halal requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (English & Bahasa Malaysia)
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and project management skills.