R&D Executive (Bakery, Snacks, Biscuits domains)

Job Summary

Develop and improve food products and packaging, ensuring quality, food safety, and legal compliance, while supporting production and export efficiency (packaging, container loading). Acts as the link between R&D, QA, Production, Marketing, and Sales/Export.

Key Responsibilities

• Product R&D: Research market trends; develop and optimize formulas; run pilot tests and shelf-life studies; explore alternative/cost-saving ingredients.
• Packaging Development: Research packaging materials/trends; develop new packaging structures; manage suppliers, technical drawings, and artwork approval; ensure packaging protection standards.
• Export Container Optimization: Design and maintain container loading plans and packing standards to maximize capacity and minimize damage.
• Compliance & Product Registration: Coordinate with QA/QC on quality/safety indicators; support product registration and labeling documentation.
• Production & Cross-Functional Support: Transfer formulas/processes to the factory; troubleshoot technical issues; collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Export, and Logistics.
• Learning & Administration: Stay current on industry knowledge, share expertise with the team, and complete periodic reports.

Skills: Analytical & creative problem-solving; project management; cross-functional collaboration; supplier negotiation; reporting/data-driven decision-making; proficient in Word/Excel.

Knowledge: Bakery, cookies, confectionary development; dried-food processing methods (freeze-drying, spray-drying, etc.) and additives; food safety standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, VSATTP); product registration regulations; export/container logistics.

Attitude: Disciplined, honest, and accountable; proactive and eager to learn; collaborative team player; able to work independently under pressure; continuous-improvement and results-oriented mindset.

Experience: Minimum 3 years in R&D position (bakery, biscuits, snacks is preferred); export/logistics exposure a plus.