About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Position Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">To set standard qualifications and establish major function for R&D Supervisor – Traditional Deli Line Position under Research and Development Department and to create guidelines to Human Resource Department during pooling of candidates for the position needed. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">New Product Development/ Product Improvement/ Reformulation – Traditional Deli LIne</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li>Led new product development, reformulation, and product improvement projects from laboratory trials to commercialization.</li> <li>Planned and managed laboratory-scale and batch trial schedules to ensure timely project execution.</li> <li>Supervised product stability testing, including freeze-thaw, pH monitoring, sensory evaluation, and microbiological testing.</li> <li>Reviewed and validated trial data, sensory evaluation results, time-and-motion studies, and product specifications.</li> <li>Established and maintained product specifications, including pH, salt, Brix, yield, and other quality parameters.</li> <li>Reviewed manufacturing process flows, packaging specifications, ingredient lists, cooking instructions, and benchmark reports.</li> <li>Ensured completion of all R&D technical requirements prior to product launch.</li> <li>Led alternative raw material and supplier development through product evaluation and qualification.</li> <li>Monitored supplier sample performance and maintained evaluation records for approvals and rejections.</li> <li>Initiated and led process improvement and continuous improvement projects to optimize product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost.</li> <li>Collaborated with Production, Engineering, Finance, QA, and toll manufacturers on process validation, machine commissioning, and yield improvement.</li> <li>Led toll manufacturer development projects by coordinating trial activities and reviewing technical reports.</li> <li>Managed R&D documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOM), formula cards, controlled documents, and technical specifications.</li> <li>Reviewed documentation for FDA Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) submissions.</li> <li>Maintained updated product specifications and technical records.</li> <li>Managed laboratory supplies, purchase requests, and overall laboratory organization.</li> <li>Administered SAP Material Master activities, including material code creation, BOM uploads, and master recipe maintenance.</li> <li>Coordinated packaging development with Marketing, including artwork, labels, ingredient declarations, cooking instructions, and packaging specifications.</li> <li>Led the company's Allergen Management Program.</li> <li>Conducted technical training for cross-functional teams and provided R&D support to Marketing, QA, Production, Procurement, and Engineering.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Bachelor’s or have master’s degree in Food Science, food Technology, Chemistry, Biology or any related field or has minimum of 10 years experience in role in Meat Manufacturing industry</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Proven experience minimum of 5 years in R&D Roles within the food manufacturing industry, with a track record of successful product development.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Skills</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 51.8px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Strong understanding of R&D principles, methodologies, and product development cycles </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 51.8px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Ability to interpret experimental data and translate results into actionable insights </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 51.8px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and testing protocols </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 51.8px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO, GMP, GLP, HACCP – as applicable) </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 51.8px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Ability to supervise formulation, process optimization, or prototype development </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 51.8px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Documentation skills for technical reports, SOPs, and validation protocols</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 51.8px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Cross‑functional collaboration (QA, Production, Marketing, Procurement) </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 51.8px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 51.8px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Continuous improvement mindset (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma awareness)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 51.8px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 51.8px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Experience in using SAP is an advantage </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Other Requirements</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Benefits and Compensation</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p>Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.</p> <p></p></div></div></div>