R&D Assistant Manager / Senior Executive (Cake & Pastry)

RT Pastry Holdings Berhad; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fusion bakery company in Selangor, Malaysia is looking for an R&D Assistant Manager / Senior Executive to lead food product development from concept to commercialization. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Food Science with strong experience in food product development and technology. Familiarity with food quality standards and regulations is essential. The company values innovation and teamwork and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food product development and food technology.
• Strong knowledge of food chemistry and processing techniques.
• Experience with food regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage food product development projects.
• Conduct research and experiments for product improvement.
• Collaborate with suppliers on new product ideas.

Skills

Food product development

Food technology

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

R&D Assistant Manager / Senior Executive (Cake & Pastry)

RT Pastry is a fusion Japanese and Taiwanese concept bakery established in 2003, with 16 outlets and plans for expansion. We are committed to delivering healthy, real‑taste products under the tagline “Pride in every bite”. It is an exceptional workplace focused on excellence and work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage food product development projects from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct research and experiments to improve existing products or develop improved/upgraded versions.
• Analyse and interpret data from experiments and trials and make recommendations based on findings.
• Stay sensitive to industry trends, regulations, and consumer preferences to guide product development strategies.
• Produce sample products for internal customers to evaluate and meet requirements/expectations.
• Coordinate commercial trials with production, QA, retail and marketing teams to ensure smooth trial runs.
• Optimize processes and formulations to enhance product quality, cost‑effectiveness, and production efficiency.
• Prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products.
• Collaborate with suppliers on new product ideas, quality improvements, and ingredient sourcing.
• Act as a technical advisor and mentor junior food technologists and team members.
• Independently manage projects and report status to superior, undertaking assigned tasks to support R&D department’s objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience in food product development and food technology.
• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, sensory evaluation, and food processing techniques.
• Experience with food regulations and quality standards (e.g., KKM, Halal, GMP, MESTI).
• Good project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.