Food Technologist

Tee Yih Jia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Singapore is seeking a Product Development Manager to oversee new food product development from conception to manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Food Science or similar, with at least 2 years of R&D experience. Key responsibilities include managing projects, ensuring compliance with food regulations, and collaborating with various teams. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Product Development and R&D experience from concept to commercialization.
• Knowledge of flour application and/or frozen food is useful.
• Ability to prepare specifications, label declarations, and formulations accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of plans for product development.
• Oversee new product development from conception to manufacturing.
• Evaluate and recommend new ingredient/processing technologies.

Skills

Product Development

R&D Experience

Strong Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Degree in Food Science or Chemistry

Job description

• Manage execution of plans for development of new products to meet agreed timescales and product development requirements
• Leads and initiates the development of food products and processes as driven by business needs of the organisation.
• Oversees new product development throughout its lifecycle from conception to manufacturing implementation, including the sensory evaluations of food products and definition of manufacturing formulation and process control parameters.
• Develops and maintains project plans, identifying critical paths and resources required
• Manage scale-up of new recipes from laboratory scale to production scale
• Manages projects and plant costs from testing to implementation
• Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning the application of new ingredient / processing technologies
• Design and execute stability studies for recipe development, sensory and analytical testing of recipes
• Review and validate recipes to ensure compliance to government food regulations for all markets
• Ensure the adherence of new and existing products to gross profits as set by the Company
• Develop recommendations and justifications on Profit and Quality Improvement Programs
• Takes charge of presentation of samples to Management and Sales Team
• Provide training and technical support to Manufacturing, QA, and Technology
• Works closely with the Sales team, Production teams, QAQC, and Purchasing.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or similar discipline
• At least 2 years of Product Development and R&D experience from concept to commercialization
• Experience in ingredient and flavour applications
• Knowledge of flour application and/or frozen food will be useful for work
• Ability to accurately prepare specifications, label declarations and formulations with no technical errors
• Have knowledge in food chemistry and statistical analysis as used in designing experiments and measuring process capabilities
• Must articulate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Have strong computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office