RandD Supervisor JandF

Position Overview

To set standard qualifications and establish major function for R&D Supervisor – Traditional Deli Line Position under Research and Development Department and to create guidelines to Human Resource Department during pooling of candidates for the position needed.

Responsibilities

New Product Development/ Product Improvement/ Reformulation – Traditional Deli LIne

• Led new product development, reformulation, and product improvement projects from laboratory trials to commercialization.
• Planned and managed laboratory-scale and batch trial schedules to ensure timely project execution.
• Supervised product stability testing, including freeze-thaw, pH monitoring, sensory evaluation, and microbiological testing.
• Reviewed and validated trial data, sensory evaluation results, time-and-motion studies, and product specifications.
• Established and maintained product specifications, including pH, salt, Brix, yield, and other quality parameters.
• Reviewed manufacturing process flows, packaging specifications, ingredient lists, cooking instructions, and benchmark reports.
• Ensured completion of all R&D technical requirements prior to product launch.
• Led alternative raw material and supplier development through product evaluation and qualification.
• Monitored supplier sample performance and maintained evaluation records for approvals and rejections.
• Initiated and led process improvement and continuous improvement projects to optimize product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost.
• Collaborated with Production, Engineering, Finance, QA, and toll manufacturers on process validation, machine commissioning, and yield improvement.
• Led toll manufacturer development projects by coordinating trial activities and reviewing technical reports.
• Managed R&D documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOM), formula cards, controlled documents, and technical specifications.
• Reviewed documentation for FDA Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) submissions.
• Maintained updated product specifications and technical records.
• Managed laboratory supplies, purchase requests, and overall laboratory organization.
• Administered SAP Material Master activities, including material code creation, BOM uploads, and master recipe maintenance.
• Coordinated packaging development with Marketing, including artwork, labels, ingredient declarations, cooking instructions, and packaging specifications.
• Led the company's Allergen Management Program.
• Conducted technical training for cross-functional teams and provided R&D support to Marketing, QA, Production, Procurement, and Engineering.
  
  

• Bachelor’s or have master’s degree in Food Science, food Technology, Chemistry, Biology or any related field or has minimum of 10 years experience in role in Meat Manufacturing industry
  
  

• Proven experience minimum of 5 years in R&D Roles within the food manufacturing industry, with a track record of successful product development.
  
  

• Strong understanding of R&D principles, methodologies, and product development cycles
• Ability to interpret experimental data and translate results into actionable insights
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and testing protocols
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO, GMP, GLP, HACCP – as applicable)
• Ability to supervise formulation, process optimization, or prototype development
• Documentation skills for technical reports, SOPs, and validation protocols
• Cross‑functional collaboration (QA, Production, Marketing, Procurement)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Continuous improvement mindset (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma awareness)
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Experience in using SAP is an advantage