R&D Manager

Upright Talent; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 182,800 - 218,959; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Comprehensive benefits (Allowance + Bonus)

Structured career progression

International exposure

Work-life balance with 5 working days

Job summary

Upright Talent in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, is seeking an R&D Manager with extensive experience in food product development. The role involves leading a team, managing product development from concept to commercialization, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Attractive remuneration package up to RM 18k+, with comprehensive benefits including allowances and bonuses. Ideal candidates should have a background in Food Science or related fields, practical experience in food manufacturing, and strong knowledge of food formulation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing industry.
• Practical knowledge of product development and processing.
• Ability to coach and develop R&D team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D team and manage product development direction.
• Oversee trial runs and process validation in production.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

R&D experience in food product development

Knowledge of food formulation

Understanding of food safety regulations

Technical input for management decisions

Education

Background in Food Science or Food Technology

Job description

What You'll Do

• Lead R&D team and overall product development direction
• Manage end-to-end NPD from concept to commercialization
• Develop formulations, shelf‑life studies and technical documentation
• Drive innovation, renovation and cost‑quality improvement projects
• Oversee recipe transfer from headquarters to production
• Conduct trial runs, scale‑up, and process validation
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve process efficiency
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with QA/QC on product quality and compliance
• Recruit, develop and coach R&D team members
• Improve R&D processes, systems and documentation
• Provide technical input for management decisions

All you need to know

• Attractive remuneration package up to RM 18k+
• Comprehensive benefits (Allowance + Bonus)
• Joining a Multinational Manufacturer (FMCG)
• Structured career progression
• International exposure
• Enjoy work life balance with 5 working days

Ideal Candidates

• R&D experience in food product development or technical role
• Practical experience in food manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of food formulation, product development and processing
• Good understanding of food safety regulations and requirements
• Background inin Food Science, Food Technology or related field