Regional Assistant Manager, Research & Development (New Product Development) (Frappe)

ZUS Coffee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Regional Assistant Manager for Research & Development. The successful candidate will lead new product development initiatives from ideation to commercialization and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include supervising the R&D team, translating consumer insights into innovative products, and continuously improving existing offerings. This role requires strong collaboration across multiple departments to ensure successful product launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development initiatives from ideation to commercialization.
• Translate consumer insights into innovative food and beverage products.
• Oversee technical support for troubleshooting and quality issues.
• Supervise and mentor the R&D team.
• Collaborate across departments to define product requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct trials and product evaluations.
• Maintain product documentation and specifications.
• Continuously improve existing products based on market feedback.

Job description

Regional Assistant Manager, Research & Development (New Product Development) (Frappe)

Role Purpose The R&D Assistant Manager leads new product development initiatives while ensuring quality, compliance, and market alignment. This role manages technical troubleshooting, team supervision, and collaboration across departments for successful product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new product development from ideation to commercialization.
• Translate consumer insights into innovative F&B products.
• Oversee technical support for troubleshooting, quality issues, and complaints.
• Supervise, mentor, and allocate tasks within the R&D team.
• Collaborate with marketing, procurement, and operations to define requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, shelf-life, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct trials, testing, and product evaluations.
• Maintain product specifications, documentation, and version control.
• Continuously improve existing products based on feedback and market needs.