Research & Development Executive

Responsibilities & Duties - Design and formulate new & improved existing FOOD products, from project creation to realization in production. - Works with operations to develop new processes/procedures and ensure product development are compatible and beneficial to the manufacturing capabilities. - Provide technical assistance collaboration for any field study at production whenever required. - Manages departmental budget and expenditures. - Prepare department R&D report to management. - Compile and check product specifications and labelling, work on packaging innovation and technology, coordinate launches of new products - To carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Superiors from time to time Qualifications & requirements - Must posses at least Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Food Science/Chemistry/Any Food Science related discipline. - More than 2 years of working experience in food manufacturing R&D field - Strong in analytical and technical reporting skills. - Knowledge of manufacturing processes, food regulatory guidelines, and sensory / analytical testing is preferred. - Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.Our business started as a cottage industry in the 1970s. Koh's Traditional Curry Powder, Nyonya curry powder which was sold in bottles to neighbors who brought it overseas when they migrated / have their children study abroad. To control the quality of its products, Global Traditions Spice Manufacturers was established in 2004, solely to manufacture and distribute its products to the market at large. In 2013, the owners recognized the need to diversify along the F&B value chain. Given that the group as a whole is mainly dealing in spices, the owners decided that it would best handle snacks with the main ingredients being spices. Hence, the owners leveraged with a factory in Ipoh to manufacture a Malaysian traditional snack, under the brand name Kacang Macha. GT Spice Manufacturers Sdn Bhd was incorporated in 2015 to handle business on a global front and is committed to achieve better service standards and continuously source high quality products to meet customer satisfaction though the manufacturing, supplying and delivery of premium quality products in line with customers' request and guaranteed services.Bachelor's or Equivalent