Confectionery Innovation & R&D Lead

Universal Robina Corporation; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Robina Corporation is seeking a Manager, Confectionery COE to lead development, renovation, and optimization of confectionery products across the organization. The role drives category innovation, quality, cost competitiveness, and technical excellence while aligning with business objectives, consumer insights, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.

The role serves as the subject matter expert for confectionery technologies and ingredients, leading a team of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Nutrition, or related discipline.
• 7+ years in R&D/product development in confectionery or food manufacturing preferred.
• 3+ years of people leadership managing technical or R&D teams.
• Strong technical expertise in confectionery formulations, ingredients, processing technologies, and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Leads development and execution of confectionery innovation and renovation pipeline.
• Provides technical leadership in confectionery product development, formulation, ingredients, and manufacturing processes.
• Oversees end-to-end product development from concept to commercial launch.
• Drives continuous product and process improvements for quality, cost, and manufacturability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology or related

Job description

Universal Robina Corporation is seeking a Manager, Confectionery COE to lead development, renovation, and optimization of confectionery products across the organization. The role drives category innovation, quality, cost competitiveness, and technical excellence while aligning with business objectives, consumer insights, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.

The role serves as the subject matter expert for confectionery technologies and ingredients, leading a team of