Job Description:

The Research and Development Manager is responsible for leading and managing the research and development activities within the company. The main responsibility is to proactively drive and oversee the development, innovation, and improvement of products, systems, and processes from inception through all stages of development to meet management business objectives and timetables. This includes proper documentation and end-to-end project management according to procedures and guidelines.

This role works closely with cross-functional teams such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, Purchasing & Planning and collaborates with the President, EVP of Sales and Marketing on overall directions, Technical Center for bake testing, and with the Technical Product Manager for regulatory and compliance requirements.

The R&D Manager serves as the resource person providing technical and scientific expertise/guidance, leading to the development and improvement of product innovation, quality, and safety standards for raw materials, equipment, and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the research and development activities within the company.
• Drive and oversee the development, innovation, and renovation/improvement of products, systems, and processes.
• Manage projects from inception through all stages of development to meet business objectives and timetables.
• Ensure proper documentation and end-to-end project management according to procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, Purchasing & Planning.
• Work with the President, EVP of Sales and Marketing, Technical Center, and Technical Product Manager for regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical and scientific expertise/guidance in product innovation, quality, and safety standards.
• Act as a functional expert in food quality and safety, including Risk Management, Shelf-life Studies, and Food Safety, ensuring product attribute superiority, high product acceptability, and business sustainability.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Experience within the food solutions industry is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent leadership skills.
• Skilled in strategy formulation and planning.
• Proactive, takes initiative, self-starter.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding of the industry and the end-to-end product development process.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.