Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> - Collaborate with manufacturing partners and factories to develop formulations, processing methods, and technical specifications for Food & HBC products in alignment with corporate standards and business targets - Work directly with OEM/ODM suppliers and factory teams to oversee technical processing, resolve technical issues, and optimize manufacturing workflows - Evaluate and monitor factory production lines in accordance with food safety standards - Conduct product trial runs, sample testing, and sensory evaluations prior to mass production - Partner closely with Merchandising (MD) and Quality Control (QC) teams to ensure seamless product launches and timeline adherence
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skills / Experience> - Education: Bachelor's degree - Language: Japanese - Business Level and English - Conversational - Experience: ~3 years of experience as QA/QC or R&D: + Hands-on experience working in a Factory environment (specifically in Quality Control/Assurance - QC/QA or Product Development - R&D) OR: + Hands-on experience as a Product Development (R&D) Specialist at a Food Manufacturing Company. <Preferred Skills> - Knowledge of HACCP