Bakery R&D Executive

Job Purpose (R&D – Bakery Development):

To assist in the research and development of bakery products. This role focuses on formulating and improving recipes, testing ingredients, and developing new bakery items that align with market trends, customer preferences, and operational feasibility. The R&D Executive will collaborate closely with the production and quality teams to ensure product consistency, cost-efficiency, and scalability for mass production. The role also involves supporting trials, documenting processes, and contributing innovative ideas to enhance the bakery product range.

Job Responsibilities:

• Do product development in general; from designing product to develop the prototypes (Weighing, preparation, shaping (including Danish pastry), baking, simple packaging, product prototype inspection (inspection itself is performed by QA), carrying out in-house monitoring of the product prototype to prove the degree of perfection.
• Need to attend various product development meetings, prepare sample for testing the product prototype and record the minutes.
• Able to produce sample of product prototype upon request.
• Able to prepare and manage various material related to manufacture.
• Able to conduct testing on dough and develop new dough by combining or renew existing dough in order to improve the quality of our product.
• Need to always examine the product prototype and checking the expiration date of the product.
• Need to create test run and specification for the new product, manufacturing process manuals, product information, and product manuals.
• Confirming the inspection contents, determine the expiration date and provide product information to JAKIM.
• Regularly perform sensory evaluation on released products to confirm product quality.
• Pioneer in new ingredients, able to request various ingredients sample and execute the test.
• Stock-taking ingredients and share the information with purchaser so it does not become the dead stock. (In the case of imported product, please consider the customs clearance period)
• Regularly (at least twice a month) survey market trends to understand the current situation.
• Actively participate in food exhibitions and study sessions to improve the skills.
• Purchase products from competitors i.e. FamilyMart and create catalogue of the product.
• Accompany business negotiations with new business partners, design, sample, and improve products, and do adjustments for product launch.
• Assist in adhoc task assigned by Superior from time to time.

Requirement:

• Know and have experience in the process of making bread like weighing, preparation, shaping and baking.
• Computer literate and Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Able to work independently and as in a team.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent hygiene management as will be working in a food manufacturing factory.
• Must be willing to do shift work.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at any given time in a team environment.

Good to have:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in baking, including Danish pastry.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Fluent in both English and Malay.
• Possession of any certificate related to bread making or bakery skills will be an added advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From RM2,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Application Question(s):

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have experience in bakery product development or formulation?
• Are you familiar with food safety standards such as HACCP or GMP in a bakery or food production setting?
• Have you worked with industrial baking equipment or in a mass production environment?
• Do you have experience in testing and improving recipes for shelf life, texture, or taste?

Work Location: In person