Food Technologist

SENG HUA HNG FOODSTUFF PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Singapore is looking for a professional to engage in R&D initiatives focused on food product development. The role involves developing recipes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinating projects across teams. Candidates should hold a diploma/degree in Food Science & Technology, possess relevant experience in the industry, and demonstrate strong troubleshooting and documentation skills. This position offers a 5.5-day work week along with medical and dental benefits.

Benefits

Medical & dental reimbursement

Variable performance bonus

5.5 days work week (Alternate Saturday Off)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong experience in using basic laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO, HACCP, BRC, HALAL certification.

Responsibilities

• Engage in R&D initiatives such as cost reduction and ingredient substitution.
• Develop recipes and conduct tests to optimize product design.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for product creation.
• Plan projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Food product development

Trouble-shooting

Documentation skills

Technical report writing

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Education

Diploma/Degree in Food Science & Technology

Job description

*5.5 days work week (Alternate Saturday Off)

*Medical & dental reimbursement

*Variable performance bonus

Job Scope:

• Engage in R&D initiatives such as cost reduction, ingredient substitution / consolidation and other key activities as assigned
• To develop recipes and conduct tests to optimize product design for new and existing products
• Develop new product packaging including bar code setting, product label
• Ensuring all product creations comply with customer, government and legal regulatory requirements within country of sale.
• Ensure timely documentations of formulae, product and packaging specifications, sensory evaluation, nutritional information and any other document related to product / packaging development.
• Develop and improve process controls to ensure high standards of food safety and quality
• Involve in regulatory, certification body and customer’s audits and assist in follow-up corrective/ preventive actions.
• Responsible for customer complaint investigations and root cause analysis and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Attend to customer complaints and technical service by providing support and solutions for issues pertaining to products and processes.
• Plan projects; coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve critical issues for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Maintain equipment and the calibration of the equipment in the lab
• Conduct food safety trainings to staffs and develop training materials and assessment plan.
• Ensure pest management program in place and it runs effectively
• Do other task assigned by superior.

Requirement:

• Diploma/Degree in Food Science & Technology or similar discipline
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in food manufacturing industry
• Passionate about food product development
• Highly experience with trouble-shooting when encountering difficulties
• Strong experience in using basic laboratory equipment and able to provide training to junior team members
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Excellent in compiling data and writing technical report for internal and external readers or customers
• ISO, HACCP, BRC, HALAL certification related knowledge

Interested applicant may send your resume/cv via whatsapp [phone]