Kerja Sepenuh Masa SENIOR R&D EXECUTIVE, Gaji tinggi MYR 7,000 di EHH Food Industry Selangor - Maukerja

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a related field.

Note: Candidates with strong relevant working experience (more than 5 years in food R&D or related fields) may be considered even if they do not fully meet the formal educational requirements.

Experience

Minimum 5-10 years of experience in food manufacturing or food product development.

Experience in sauces, seasonings, frozen food, ready-to-eat, or processed food is an added advantage.

Experience handling product commercialization and scale-up is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of food formulation and ingredient functionality.

Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Halal, and Malaysian food regulations.

Familiarity with nutritional labeling and product costing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Development

 Conduct trend and market research to identify emerging consumer preferences, industry trends, and

competitor benchmarking for new product opportunities.

 Develop new food products and reformulate existing products to enhance quality, cost efficiency, and

market competitiveness.

 Conduct laboratory and production trials to evaluate product performance and feasibility.

 Prepare product formulations, specifications, and technical documentation.

 Source and evaluate new ingredients and packaging materials.

 Benchmark competitor products and identify market trends.

Product Improvement and Cost Optimization

 Identify opportunities for recipe optimization and cost reduction without compromising product

quality.

 Work closely with Procurement and Production to evaluate alternative raw materials.

 Monitor product performance and recommend continuous improvements.

Production Trial and Commercialization

 Coordinate pilot runs and first production trials.

 Troubleshoot issues during scale-up and commercialization.

 Ensure smooth transfer of product formulations to the production team.

Regulatory and Quality Compliance

 Ensure all products comply with relevant food regulations and labelling requirements.

 Maintain compliance with HACCP, GMP, Halal, and other applicable standards.

 Collaborate with QA/QC to ensure product quality and food safety.

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Documentation and Reporting

 Prepare and maintain product development records, specifications, and test reports.

 Update product costing and technical information.

 Present development progress and recommendations to Management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

 Work closely with Sales & Marketing, Production, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.

 Support customer requests, product customization, and technical inquiries.

 Act as the focal person for the development, review, implementation, and continuous improvement

of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to R&D activities and product processes.

 Provide leadership and guidance to ensure SOPs are properly documented, communicated, and

consistently followed across relevant departments.

 Liaison and collaborate with relevant external bodies, government agencies, research institutions, and

universities for R&D development, innovation, and industry best practices.

 Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to subordinates, including task delegation, performance

monitoring, and capability development to ensure effective team execution.

 Lead product testing activities including sensory evaluation, shelf-life testing, stability testing, and

validation of product performance prior to commercialization.

• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave
• Training Provided
• Flexible Working Hours
• Performance Bonus
• Overtime Pay
• 5 Working Days