R&D Project Manager: Food Innovation & Quality

Doganay; Seyhan; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Doğanay seeks an experienced R&D Project Manager to join its Adana Plant. You will lead end-to-end product development, quality improvements and production adaptations, actively coordinating lab trials, pilot studies and line trials with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years in the food industry, a Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering (Master preferred), knowledge of Turkish Food Codex, ERP systems and BoM experience, and strong English for literature and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in R&D and/or Quality departments within the food manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of food production processes, food safety, industrial microbiology and food regulations.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory-scale product development, sample preparation and production line trials.
• Knowledge of Turkish Food Codex and relevant international food regulations.
• Experience in shelf-life studies, sensory evaluation processes and product performance assessments.
• Ability to prepare and manage product recipes, process flow charts, specifications and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and BoM experience is preferred.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work closely with Production, Quality, Procurement, Planning and Marketing teams.
• Good command of English for following scientific literature, technical documents and regulatory updates.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility in R&D projects including new product development, product improvement and cost optimization studies.
• Plan, conduct and report laboratory trials, pilot plant studies and production line trials.
• Prepare product samples and support prototype development studies in line with project requirements.
• Participate in production trials and coordinate technical follow-up actions with related departments.
• Develop and evaluate alternative raw materials, ingredients and formulations in line with quality, cost and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct shelf-life studies using appropriate scientific methods and prepare technical reports.
• Prepare, update and manage product recipes, process flow charts, specifications and related technical documents.
• Support sensory evaluation studies and internal product assessment processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities focused on product quality, standardization and process efficiency.

Skills

Lab work

Communication

English proficiency

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

BoM management

Job description

Doğanay seeks an experienced R&D Project Manager to join its Adana Plant. You will lead end-to-end product development, quality improvements and production adaptations, actively coordinating lab trials, pilot studies and line trials with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years in the food industry, a Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering (Master preferred), knowledge of Turkish Food Codex, ERP systems and BoM experience, and strong English for literature and regulatory