Demeanour, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required
The ideal candidate's demeanour and approach to life and work should be as follows:
Biscuit-loving, fun-loving, optimistic, innovative, energetic, aspirational, tech-savvy, and eager to learn with a hearty zest for life, specifically humble, open, fearless and yet possessing a little edge to think and go out of the box;
A good listener, trustworthy, reliable, honest, accountable, collegial, well-groomed and professional;
Proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented, well-organized, self-directed, and able to thrive in high-pressure situations;
Appreciative and respectful of diverse cultures, abilities, genders, and different worldly belief systems.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Leading a cross-functional process of managing new product development pipeline from concept to commercialization in accordance to market trend, consumer insights/survey, cost optimization, inventory list, machine capability, sensory evaluation, shelf life and regulations to ensure products are launched on time and in line with product brief.
Designing, developing new products and processes, process control of biscuit production line up to commercialization and final packaging.
Verifying the approval of new and alternative ingredients sourced from reliable suppliers based on regulatory, quality, cost efficiency, inventory, and ease of handling.
Advising QA, Production and Packing Department on ways to maintain consistency through setting of quality standards to efficiently operationalize product and processes.
Ensuring all products comply with regulations (including export requirements), halal requirements, brand values and consumer expectations through product and process monitoring and optimization.
Ensuring effective implementation of all aspects related to R&D in quality objectives and policies, food safety management system, and addressing occupational health and safety management system.
Building a superior team by retaining, recruiting, and growing talent, establishing and executing development plans, identifying learning opportunities, and providing on-going feedback and coaching up to succession plan.
Undertaking any and all other duties and responsibilities as so instructed by the superior and/or Company.
Qualifications and Skills Required
The ideal candidate will have:
At least a Degree/Master/PHD in Food Science Technology/Nutrition or equivalent, with at least 15 years related working experience, preferably in food manufacturing environment.
A high level of practical product development experience, preferably in the field of commercializing mass volume of biscuits or other similar bakery products.
Good knowledge on formulations, baking technology, raw material functions and regulatory requirements.
Ability to embrace innovation and creativity in new product development in terms of raw materials and technological advancement.
Good leadership skills and problem-solving skills.
Strong people management and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees in the organization.
Good time management, project management, planning, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Good multi-tasking skills and able to anticipate numerous assignments simultaneously while maintaining a positive work attitude.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team player where frequent collaboration across functional teams is necessary.
Good interpersonal skills, good collaboration skills and attitudes.
Positive thinking and able to work under pressure.
Ability to lead and supervise a small team.
To be based in Alor Gajah, Melaka.
Willingness to travel and possession of own transport is preferred.
Company
It took us quite a while to get to where we are today; 35 years in fact.
We started sharing our love through our delicious and delightful biscuits since 1985.
We've always been known as the biscuit brand with the humble and kind girl as its logo.
And now it's time for a change and a makeover.
Over the last 35 years, while we have retained much of our humble disposition, we have also grown more open, braver, and funnily more human.
Open because we have grown to share our love with over 80 different countries.
Braver because we want to be better and inject more fun and playfulness into biscuit making.
More human because we have learned that biscuits are more than just a culinary delight; biscuits are about people.
They are about making connections, breaking barriers, and building bridges.
Following this perspective, we have revamped our entire brand look, feel and experience.
Julie, our trademark icon, now looks confidently up, into the future and towards her next aspirational adventure.
The colourful rays that emanate from her mark the brand's incredible zest for life.
We ask you to join her.
Look up, smile, put on your best energy, grab a pack of your favourite Julie's Biscuits, and join her in her amazing adventure.#J-18808-Ljbffr