Kerja Sepenuh Masa Head of R&D (FMCG), Gaji tinggi MYR 25,000 di Hunters International Selangor - Maukerja

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline.

• 10-15 years of experience in Food & Beverage R&D.

• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing technical teams.

• Strong experience in Snacks, Instant Noodles, Beverages, Sauces, Seasonings or related food categories.

• Proven track record in innovation, commercialization and manufacturing support.

• Experience managing regional or multi-country operations is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of global food regulations, food safety systems and manufacturing processes.

• Frequent domestic and international travel required to support manufacturing facilities, suppliers, customers, innovation programs and business.

Job Overview:

The Head of R&D serves as the technical leader for the organization, responsible for delivering innovation-led growth, product quality excellence, manufacturing support, cost optimization, and technology advancement while ensuring compliance with regulatory, food safety, and customer requirements.

The role oversees R&D operations supporting Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar and global export markets, covering Snacks, Instant Noodles, Beverage, Sauces, Seasonings, Culinary Products and future growth categories.

1. Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Develop and execute the Group R&D Strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans.

• Build and manage the innovation pipeline across all categories and markets.

• Lead New Product Development (NPD), product renovation, engineering, cost optimization and product harmonization programs.

• Identify emerging consumer trends, market opportunities and new technology platforms.

• Support business expansion through innovation and technical capability development.

• Drive premiumization, health & wellness, sustainability and clean-label initiatives.

2. Product Development & Commercialization

• Lead end-to-end product development from concept generation through commercialization.

• Manage product development for Snacks, Potato Chips & Crisps, Instant Noodles & Noodle Snacks, Beverage, Sauces, Condiments and Culinary Products.

• Conduct feasibility assessments covering technical, operational, commercial and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure successful scale-up and technology transfer from laboratory to manufacturing plants.

• Lead product benchmarking, sensory evaluation and consumer validation programs.

• Drive commercialization activities and performance reviews.

3. Product, Process & Packaging Technology

• Establish and maintain technical mastery system of products, ingredients, packaging and manufacturing processes.

• Lead formulation development and process optimization initiatives.

• Develop proprietary technologies, recipes and manufacturing know-how.

• Evaluate and implement new ingredients, technologies and packaging solutions.

• Support manufacturing teams in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Drive alternative material and productivity improvement programs.

4. Manufacturing Technical Support

• Provide technical leadership and support to manufacturing facilities across the Group.

• Lead root cause investigations for quality, process and product performance issues.

• Support factory trials, process validations and commissioning activities.

• Establish technical standards and best practices across manufacturing sites.

• Ensure manufacturing capability is aligned with product and innovation requirements.

5. Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all products are developed according to Food Safety by Design principles.

• Ensure compliance with Local Food Regulations, International Food Regulations, Customer Standards, Halal Requirements, FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP

• Review and approve Product specifications, Ingredient declarations, Nutrition information, Shelf-life recommendations, Technical documentation

• Support customer complaints, crisis management and product quality investigations.

6. Supplier Innovation & External Collaboration

• Build strategic partnerships with suppliers, universities and/or research institutes.

• Lead supplier innovation and ingredient qualification programs.

• Evaluate new raw materials, packaging materials and processing technologies.

• Support supplier technical audits and qualification activities.

7. Consumer & Sensory Excellence

• Lead consumer-centric product development programs.

• Establish sensory methodologies and evaluation standards.

• Conduct benchmarking, sensory optimization and consumer acceptance studies.

• Translate consumer insights into commercially successful products.

8. R&D Governance & Knowledge Management

• Establish and maintain R&D policies, procedures and governance systems.

• Ensure proper management of Formulations, Product Specifications, Bills of Materials, Technical Databases & Intellectual Property

• Drive digitalization of R&D systems and processes.

• Protect proprietary information and confidential technical data.

9. Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and develop R&D teams

• Build technical competency and succession pipelines.

• Coach, mentor and develop future technical leaders.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Establish clear objectives, KPIs and development plans for team members.

• Annual Leave
• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave
• Training Provided
• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS