R&D Assistant Manager

About the role

The R&D Senior Executive role focuses on managing and organizing documentation for ongoing projects and research activities. You'll ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulations set by FSSC, meticulously manage documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality research processes.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that all R&D documentation aligns with FSSC requirements and standards and implement and maintain documentation procedures that adhere to food safety protocols
• Establish and maintain a robust document control system for FSSC compliance and regularly review and update documentation to reflect any changes in FSSC standards
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare for FSSC audits by organizing and reviewing relevant documentation and address any identified gaps or issues in documentation before scheduled audits
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to address any non-conformities identified during FSSC audits and work with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of audit findings
• Identify opportunities to enhance FSSC documentation processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and stay informed about updates and changes in FSSC standards
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure alignment between FSSC requirements and overall quality management processes and participate in joint projects or initiatives to enhance overall food safety and quality
• Review and approve new ingredients/technology for product development
• Conduct R&D on new ingredients selection and work closely with the Purchasing, Warehouse, and Quality Assurance departments on evaluation of ingredient purchase and vendor
• Lead in conducting laboratory trials for new and existing products to evaluate and fine tune formulation in terms of taste profile
• Lead and establish new product technical details and specification for ingredients lists, finish product, and NIP on packaging

About you

• Diploma/degree holder in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or any Science related discipline
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the food industry
• Strong understanding of FSSC standards and food safety principles
• Experience in managing documentation for FSSC or similar food safety certifications
• Good in analytical and technical reporting skills
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization
• Computer literate (Microsoft application such as words, excel, power point)
• Result and team oriented driven
• Adaptable, flexible, detail-oriented, creative, innovative thinker