R&D Manager (Food & Beverage) - Long An (shuttle bus from Ho Chi Minh City)

Job Description

• Lead the execution of R&D business strategies and annual operating plans (AOP/FC), ensuring alignment with market insights and company objectives.
• Drive the implementation of action plans, assign tasks, and manage cross-functional collaboration to deliver KPI results.
• Manage the end-to-end product development process for juices, IQF, and dried fruit products, including:
• New product ideation, formulation, and testing.
• Raw material evaluation and selection to meet quality standards.
• Prototype creation, sample preparation, and sensory testing.
• Validation of product quality during technology/equipment changes.
• Ensure smooth technology transfer and provide technical documentation to support production scale-up.
• Continuously improve product quality and optimize cost structures.
• Establish and validate product shelf life through appropriate testing.
• Supervise pilot trials and support new product launches on-site (1–2 times per product).
• Provide leadership and coaching to the R&D team; engage with customers and partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Perform other R&D tasks as assigned by the R&D Director.

Job Requirement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D leadership/management roles within the FMCG or F&B industry.
• Strong technical knowledge in fruit juice/beverage, puree, and dried fruit production.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of production machinery and processes for relevant product categories.
• Skills: product specification development, raw material standards, and production process design.
• Leadership competencies: people development, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Good command of English for communication.
• Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary & Bonus: Competitive package, quarterly & annual KPI bonus, fixed 13th-month salary.
• Allowances: Daily lunch allowance, shuttle bus HCMC – Long An, free accommodation at Long An.
• Training & Development: Access to internal and cross-department training programs.
• Other perks: Annual company trips, team-building activities, festive bonuses.
• Trial period: 2 months.