Job Description

About the job R&D Manager ChefCompany BackgroundWe are representing our client, a frozen bakery products manufacturer is currently seeking experienced and innovative R&D Manager Chef (NEW POSITION) to lead the R&D team for bread, Danish and frozen cake departments to be based in: Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Selangor.Company Industry: Food Manufacturing (HALAL Certified)Working days: Mon-Fri: 8:30am 5:30pm, Alternate Sat: 8:30am-5:30pmMain Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the R&D department, setting strategic goals and objectives to drive innovation, product development and quality improvement in frozen bakery products, especially in the areas of improving product texture, shelf life and freezing technology.
• Coordinates with corporate customers to develop OEM frozen bakery products, addressing their specific needs and preferences.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations, maintaining the integrity and safety of all products.
• Introduces and manages new technologies, with a view towards full automation.
• Develops and implements R&D projects that enhance product quality and efficiency, while managing the budgets and resources for R&D projects to ensure efficient use of company assets.
• Collaborating closely with production, quality assurance and marketing departments to ensure market relevance and quality, and with other departments to align R&D activities with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Monitors and keep abreast of industry trends to ensure that the company remains competitive through continuous innovation.

Job Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Food Science, Bakery Science background
• 5+ years of experience within the baking or frozen food industry, with a focus on R&D.
• Must have R&D experience in pastries, cakes or bread (either one) / frozen technology & knowledge.
• R&D includes Lab test, new product development, enhance product appearance, cost reduction while maintaining quality, market research etc.
• Understand the current trends, creative (Example: Current trend in non-dairy breads, gluten-free, Danish etc.. )

Qualified and interested candidates may apply online or email your updated resume to alex(at)talentrecruit.com.my or WhatsApp to +6012 - 612 1287Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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