R&D Food Technologist/Senior Food Technologist

THONG SIEK FOOD INDUSTRY PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Singapore is seeking a qualified professional to oversee new product development and optimize processes. You will collaborate with various departments to enhance productivity and ensure successful product launches. Requirements include a diploma/degree in Food Science or Technology, strong leadership, and problem-solving skills. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

5 Day Work Week

Salary package commensurate with experience

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience for senior position.
• Experienced in Continuous Improvement and Manufacturing Systems.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess New Product Development and ensure successful production.
• Support New Product Introduction and create working instructions.
• Work closely with cross-departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Leadership skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Access

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assess New Product Development and be responsible for successful scale up and first production
• Support New Product Introduction including new process and projects as required
• Responsible to provide accurate mixing instructions and create new working instructions for Production operators accordingly
• Contribute to product/process optimization to increase profitability
• Work closely with cross-departments and various key stakeholders such as Supply Chain (Customer service, Production, Planning and Procurement), Quality, Sales and Suppliers.
• Contribute further to improvement projects such as productivity, quality and profit

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Food Science or Food Technology preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience for Senior position
• Experienced and passionate in Continuous Improvement
• Skilful with Manufacturing Systems and Processes
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong ability to work well in a team and independently
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access
• Ability to work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
• 5 Day Work Week + 1 Sat ( Mon-Fri 9am-6.30pm, Sat 9am-6.30pm)
• Undertake any other ad-hoc projects/ tasks assigned
• Job Scope, Work Day and Work Hours subject to changes depending on work requirement
• Fresh grads are welcome
• Salary package commensurate with experience