RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

SKY EMPLOYMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food product company in Singapore seeks a Product Development Manager to drive strategies for high-quality instant noodles and beverages. The candidate will lead a team, ensure product meets market demands, and conduct testing. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product development experience with team management.
• Strong knowledge of flours, starches, fats, and ingredients for instant noodles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategies for instant noodles and beverages.
• Lead and mentor a team of product development professionals.
• Conduct product testing to align with customer expectations.

Skills

Product development strategy

Raw material optimization

Team leadership

Product testing and evaluation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product development strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality instant noodles and beverages that meet customer needs and market demands.


• Stay up-to-date on the latest product development trends and technologies in the instant noodle and beverage industry.


• Lead and manage a team of product development professionals, providing them with training, coaching, and mentorship.


• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, with a focus on selecting and optimizing raw materials for instant noodles and beverages.


• Conduct product testing and evaluation to ensure that instant noodles and beverages meet customer expectations, with a focus on optimizing raw material use for taste, texture, and nutritional value.


• Provide expert product development guidance to cross-functional teams, including insights into raw material selection and functionality.


• Represent the company in interactions with external partners, such as suppliers and manufacturers of raw materials for instant noodles and beverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or Nutrition.


• At least 5 years of experience in product development, with a proven track record of success in leading and managing a team of product development professionals.


• In-depth knowledge of raw materials used in instant noodles and beverages, including flours, starches, fats and oils, flavors, sweeteners, and functional ingredients.


• Strong understanding of applicable product development methodologies and processes.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.