R&D Executive

Responsibility:

• FSSC Documentation Compliance:
• Ensure that all R&D documentation aligns with FSSC requirements and standards.
• Implement and maintain documentation procedures that adhere to food safety protocols.
• Document Control:
• Establish and maintain a robust document control system for FSSC compliance.
• Regularly review and update documentation to reflect any changes in FSSC standards.
• Audit Preparation:
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare for FSSC audits by organizing and reviewing relevant documentation.
• Address any identified gaps or issues in documentation before scheduled audits.
• CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions):
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to address any non-conformities identified during FSSC audits.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to enhance FSSC documentation processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay informed about updates and changes in FSSC standards.
• Collaboration with Quality Assurance:
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure alignment between FSSC requirements and overall quality management processes.
• 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 the new ingredients selection purposes whenever required 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 & existing products to evaluate, fine tune formulation in terms of taste profile.
• Lead and establish new product technical details and specification for ingredients lists, finish product, NIP on packaging.
• Monitor and lead R&D team on sensory evaluations for new raw material replacement or new products with full reports.
• Manage product development activities and participate in cross- departmental activities resulting in meeting foodsafety and quality objectives.
• Organize training on subject matter regarding products in the form of workshop, seminars and bakery courses when required.
• Consolidate and send monthly report related to R&D department. Eg. Lab test cost, raw material requisition(weekly) and etc.
• Manage and upkeeping recipe in D365 updated and same with production recipe sign off version.
• Any other dutiesand responsibilities as assigned fromtime to time.