Senior R&D Executive (Food / Sauce & Seasoning)
About the role
We are a recruitment agency hiring on behalf of our client, an established food manufacturing company, for an experienced Senior R&D Executive to join their team.
This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in food product development, formulation, product improvement and production trials, particularly in sauces, seasonings, condiments or related food products.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new food products and improve existing formulations based on customer, market, quality and cost requirements.
Independently conduct product formulation, laboratory trials, sensory evaluations and product testing.
Analyse trial results and adjust formulations, ingredients and processing parameters.
Lead and coordinate scale-up and production trials with Production and QA teams.
Troubleshoot formulation, processing and product quality issues and recommend practical solutions.
Evaluate new and alternative raw materials for product development, quality improvement and cost optimisation.
Conduct product benchmarking, shelf-life evaluation and product improvement activities.
Prepare product samples for customer presentations and internal evaluations.
Maintain accurate records of formulations, trial results, product specifications and technical documentation.
Ensure R&D activities comply with food safety, quality, Halal, GMP and HACCP requirements.
Guide and support junior R&D team members in product development, testing, trial preparation and documentation.
Assign and coordinate team tasks according to project priorities and timelines.
Review work and technical documentation prepared by junior team members.
Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to junior staff.
Work closely with QA, Production, Purchasing, Sales and suppliers on product development and commercialisation.
Manage multiple R&D projects and ensure agreed timelines and deliverables are achieved.
Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Biotechnology or related fields.
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant working experience in Food R&D / Product Development, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
Hands-on experience in food formulation, laboratory trials, production scale-up and product commercialisation.
Experience in sauces, seasonings, condiments, marinades, pastes or related food products will be a strong advantage.
Experience in guiding or supervising junior team members is preferred.
Good knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Halal and food safety requirements.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Good planning, project management and organisational skills.
Able to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an added advantage.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is technically strong in food R&D and able to take ownership of projects, solve problems independently, guide junior team members and work effectively across departments.
Candidates with hands-on experience in sauce and seasoning formulation are highly encouraged to apply.
Pay: RM3,200.00 - RM4,500.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
Kajang: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
R & D: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
Mandarin (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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