Food Development & Application Executive - Competitive Pay

1. FOOD DEVELOPMENT

Principle Function:

Food Research and Development section is responsible for product research and development which includes new business, new category, line extension and product renewal from Strategy of Product stage (SP Stage) until Product Life-cycle Management stage (PM Stage).

Job Scopes:

A. Product Development

• Prepare, plan and monitor project working schedule with experimental design to meet project target.
• Conduct competitor product study to understand market trend and customer’s requirement.
• Develop prototype recipe based on product concept and work within development schedule.
• Conduct lab experiment trial to set up new process parameter idea and conduct commercial scale up study.
• Prepare and complete assessment documents timely and ensure smooth production after assessment.
• Prepare Halal application documents
• Prepare and complete the Halal application and quality assessment timely and ensure smooth production after quality assessment.
• Develop product recipe application.
• Perform root cause analysis and assist product complaint
• Develop products which are safe, Halal and meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute and accomplish technical jobs independently for all job assignments.

B.Management

• Inform and update superior on project progress timely.
• Set priority and manage assignment initiatively and independently.
• Take initiative in a team.
• Support HACCP, quality, 'Halal', safety and environment management system.
• Support the planning, purchase and maintenance of Laboratory equipment, instrument and tools.

2. FOOD APPLICATION

Principle Function

Food Application and Technical Support section is responsible for promoting company’s products by developing effective applications, providing technical support and training to Affiliates' members.

A Technical Support

• Plan and prepare visiting schedule by communicating with Affiliates and HQ supporters.
• Discuss and review the activities during the pre and wrap up meeting with Affiliates and HQ supporters.
• Analyze and follow up the customer capturing plan from the Affiliates.
• Present industrial products with effective applications and with the Affiliates and customers effectively.
• Provide training to Affiliates and customers based on their requirements.

B. Application

• Evaluate and analyse Affiliates and customers problems and generate an effective idea of application and proposal to recommend to Affiliates and customers.
• Develop effective applications based on Affiliates and customers requirements.
• Prepare presentations, application leaflets, tasting kits and samples for the Affiliates and customers.
• Develop and manage application database(s) in monthly basis.

C.Management

• Build relationship with Affiliates and customers to get the latest information and requirements.
• Support the quality, 'Halal', safety and environment management system.
• Support the planning, purchase and maintenance of laboratory equipment, instrument and tools

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Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Processing, Food Studies and BioTechnology or equivalent.
• At least 1-2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position, preferable with managing team member experience.
• Able to travel oversea by schedule for business purposes.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan

Personality:

• Strong commitment, show drive to do well, willing to learn, detail, focus, creative, responsible and Independent.
• Healthy lifestyle and willing to travel alone frequently.
• Good communication.
• Good cooperation and team player.
• Basic food science & technology knowledge.
• Good cooking skill will be an advantage.
• Creative, responsible and Independent.