Regional Assistant Manager, Research & Development (New Product Development) (Non - Coffee)

ZUS Coffee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Regional Assistant Manager for Research & Development. This role involves leading new product development initiatives from ideation to commercialization, ensuring quality and compliance with food safety standards. You will oversee a team, collaborate with various departments, and continuously improve existing products. Ideal candidates should have experience in the food and beverage industry and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development within the food and beverage industry.
• Ability to lead a team and collaborate across departments.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development from ideation to commercialization.
• Translate consumer insights into innovative F&B products.
• Oversee technical support for troubleshooting and quality issues.

Job description

Regional Assistant Manager, Research & Development (New Product Development) (Non - Coffee)

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.