Job Description
- Conduct research and develop innovative food products that meet consumer preferences and market trends - Formulate and test new recipes, adjusting ingredients and processing techniques to improve product quality and cost-effectiveness - Analyze product performance and sensory attributes through rigorous testing and evaluation - Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to ensure successful scale-up of new products - Monitor industry trends and competitor offerings to identify opportunities for innovation - Maintain accurate records of experiments, results, and formulations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards - Support the development of product packaging and labeling to align with marketing strategies - Assist in troubleshooting production issues related to product formulation or processing - Conduct shelf-life studies and stability testing for new products - Coordinate with suppliers for new ingredient sourcing and evaluation - Other tasks as assigned
Job Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in food technology or related field - High conversational level of English - At least 2 years of experience as supervisor in food product development in Japanese manufacturing companies - Experience handling BPOM and halal registration - Strong knowledge of food processing, ingredient functionality, and product development methodologies - Good communication and problem solving skills