JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead the R&D team in line with the management directions
• Responsible for developing new products and improving existing products
• Collaborate with the marketing and operations teams to determine and establish new projects, products, processes, and plans. Monitor the progresses following the agreed targets
• Constantly up to date on the food regulatory information, innovation ingredients & process knowledge to establish system and standard of procedures
• Supervise and manage the R&D department on the day to day activities and responsible for their development, work effectiveness and efficiency by providing training, guidance and instruction required
• Understand and work with Regulatory and Quality compliance department regarding compliance of quality system requirements, other regulatory standards, and safety & health
• Support Training Department with trainings for new menus
• Site visit for product performance from time to time
• Observe sensory evaluation and efficacy of the developed products
• Establish and maintain all test reports & records
• Submission of assessment of ingredients & costing
• Performs other related duties/ tasks as assigned by superior/ management

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must possess at least a Diploma/ Degree in Food Technology or other related disciplines
• Minimum 4 years of work experience in the related field
• Possess strong coffee knowledge
• Excellent presentation, communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, and time-management skills
• A valuable team player and able to work independently
• Knowledgeable of food technology, food microbiology, and nutritional ingredients formulations
• Understand compliance for food safety standards such as GMP, HACCP, and HALAL requirement is an added advantage
• Computer literate with good command of both written and spoken English and Malay
• Confident, proactive, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Possess own transport and willing to travel