Flavor & Product Innovation Lead

Zagu Foods Corporation; Pasig; On-site; PHP 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO upon regularization

Communication benefits – phone andPost

Free uniform

Leave benefits after 1 year

Job summary

Zagu Foods Corporation is seeking an R&D Supervisor to lead the formulation, testing, and improvement of products for innovation, quality and cost efficiency. You will oversee new product development, ingredient evaluation, and reformulation to meet market and regulatory needs.

Responsibilities include supervising trials, ensuring documentation, supplier audits, and coordinating with Marketing, Purchasing, ADD, and Production for successful launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology is required.
• 3–5 years in food product development or R&D, with at least 3 years in supervision.
• Experience in food manufacturing and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and testing of new flavors from concept to commercialization.
• Ensure formulations meet food safety, quality, regulatory, sensory, and cost targets.
• Oversee supplier audits, trials, and documentation for R&D trials.
• Supervise staff, ensure protocol adherence and safety, and file reports.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Purchasing, ADD, Production for launches.
• Monitor quality, shelf-life, and product performance in market coordination.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining standards.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

Standardized testing

Sample preparation techniques

ISO/FDA knowledge

Validated test methods

Materials/ingredients knowledge

Formulation calibration

Accurate measurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology

Job description

Zagu Foods Corporation is seeking an R&D Supervisor to lead the formulation, testing, and improvement of products for innovation, quality and cost efficiency. You will oversee new product development, ingredient evaluation, and reformulation to meet market and regulatory needs.

Responsibilities include supervising trials, ensuring documentation, supplier audits, and coordinating with Marketing, Purchasing, ADD, and Production for successful launches.