R&D Feasibility Manager

Zohorecruit; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Level Up Talent Solutions is looking for an R&D and Feasibility Manager to oversee pre-operational technical development for a new food ingredient project. The role requires translating product concepts into validated formulations, conducting pilot trials, and preparing technical specifications before plant commissioning, with cross-site coordination between Manila and Cebu.

Ideal candidates bring strong food science knowledge, hands-on formulation and pilot-trial discipline, plus experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in food R&D, product development, ingredient development, or related areas.
• At least 3 years leading or managing technical trials or commercialization projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and feasibility activities for new food ingredient projects prior to plant commissioning.
• Translate concepts into validated formulations, process assumptions, specs, and feasibility recommendations.
• Plan and oversee laboratory trials and pilot-scale testing for product validation.
• Develop and optimize formulations, processes, and ingredient applications based on scientific evaluation.
• Prepare technical documentation including specs, trial reports, shelf-life plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support validation, transfer, and initial production runs.
• Travel to project sites to support plant validation and trials.

Skills

Food science

Leadership

Project management

Pilot-scale testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

• Industry Employment - Recruiting - Staffing
• City Manila, Philippines
• State/Province Manila
• Country Philippines

About Us

At Level Up Talent Solutions, we believe great work starts with feeling supported, trusted, and valued.

We are a people-focused talent company that connects skilled professionals with meaningful long-term opportunities. Our goal is to create an environment where you can do your best work, continue growing, and feel confident in the role you play within a team.

When you join Level Up Talent Solutions , you are not just filling a position. You are becoming part of a community that values clear communication, consistency, and mutual respect. We work closely with you to understand your strengths, your experience, and the type of work environment where you can thrive.

We support our talents through structured onboarding, ongoing guidance, and realistic expectations. You will always know what success looks like and who to turn to when you need support. We believe that when talents feel aligned and empowered, everyone succeeds.

At Level Up Talent Solutions, growth is not only about skills. It is about confidence, stability, and building a career you can be proud of.

We are here to help you level up.

Job Description

Level Up is looking for R&D and Feasibility Manager who will lead the pre-operational technical development program for a new food ingredient manufacturing project. The role is responsible for converting product concepts into validated process assumptions, prototype samples, technical specifications, trial records, and feasibility recommendations before plant commissioning. The position requires strong food science capability, hands-on formulation and pilot-trial discipline, and the ability to work between Manila-based R&D activities and Cebu-based plant validation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the technical development and feasibility activities for new food ingredient manufacturing projects prior to plant commissioning.

Translate product concepts into validated formulations, process assumptions, technical specifications, and feasibility recommendations.

Plan, execute, and oversee laboratory trials, pilot-scale testing, and product validation activities.

Develop and optimize food formulations, manufacturing processes, and ingredient applications based on scientific and technical evaluations.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including product specifications, trial reports, shelf-life plans, and prototype records.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process validation, technical transfer, equipment trials, and first commercial production runs.

Evaluate trial results and provide technical recommendations to support product commercialization and manufacturing readiness.

Travel regularly to project sites to support plant validation, pilot trials, and technical implementation activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related field. Food Science is strongly preferred.

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in food R&D, product development, ingredient development, food manufacturing, process development including frozen food processing and export-oriented food manufacturing

At least 3 years of experience leading or managing technical trials, product development projects, pilot runs, or commercialization work

Strong food chemistry knowledge, especially in starch behavior, moisture control, water activity, pH, pigment stability, enzymatic brewing, heat effect, viscosity, texture and ingredient interactions

Experience with puree, IQF, frozen, chilled, dried, sauce, filling, beverage base, bakery ingredient, or food-service ingredient formats is strongly preferred plus frozen fruit or vegetable ingredients, and frozen root crop ingredients

Experience preparing technical data sheets, product specification, trial reports, shelf-life plans, sample dispatch records, and buyer-facing prototype documentation

Experience supporting plant commissioning, pilot-scale validation, equipment trials, technical transfer, or first commercial product runs.