Research And Development Manager

Network Foods; Selangor; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Foods is seeking a senior R&D/Product Development professional to lead formulation and new product development for confectionery. You will collaborate with Marketing, Production, Quality, and Procurement to create innovative, cost-effective products that meet consumer needs.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in confectionery R&D, a degree in Food Science/Technology, and strong skills in formulation, trials, and scale-up. English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in R&D / product development, preferably confectionery or food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food formulation and product development.
• Experience in product trials, scale-up, and commercialization.
• Understanding of food quality and food safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Able to lead cross-functional projects and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product development and formulation activities.
• Develop and improve confectionery products and formulations.
• Conduct product trials, testing, and scale-up.
• Monitor raw material quality and develop alternatives.
• Drive formulation and cost-saving improvements.
• Support Production with formulation and process issues.
• Handle customer and consumer technical enquiries.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Operations on projects.
• Conduct technical evaluation of new products, ingredients, and processes.
• Maintain R&D records, formulations, specifications, and trial reports.

Skills

R&D leadership

Project management

Communication skills

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Food formulation knowledge

Scale-up & trials

Education

Food Science / Food Technology degree

Job description

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Responsible for leading Research & Development, new product development, formulation, product improvement, and cost optimization activities for the confectionery business of Network Food Industries, a subsidiary of Pet World Group. The role works closely with Marketing, Production, Quality, Procurement, and other departments to develop innovative, high-quality, cost-effective products that meet customer and consumer expectations.

Key responsibilities

Manage new product development and formulation activities

Develop and improve confectionery products and formulations

Conduct product trials, testing, and scale-up

Monitor raw material quality and develop alternative ingredients and suppliers

Drive formulation and cost-saving improvements

Support Production in formulation and process-related issues

Handle customer and consumer technical enquiries

Work with Marketing and Operations on new product projects

Conduct technical evaluation of new products, ingredients, and processes

Maintain R&D records, formulations, specifications, and trial reports

About you

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field

Minimum 5 years of R&D / Product Development experience, preferably in the confectionery or food industry

Strong knowledge of food formulation, ingredients, and product development

Experience in product trials, scale-up, and commercialization

Good understanding of food quality and food safety requirements

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Good communication and project management skills

Able to work independently and lead cross-functional projects

Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia