Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Are you passionate about creating delicious confectionery experiences that bring joy to millions? Network Foods, the proud manufacturer behind iconic household brands such as Crispy, Tango, Tudor Gold, and Kandos chocolate, is seeking an innovative and driven New Product Development (NPD) Executive to join our dynamic R&D team in Shah Alam.
As an NPD Executive, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our product portfolio. You will lead projects from conceptualization through to successful commercial launch, turning creative culinary ideas into scalable, high-quality chocolate and confectionery products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art food technology, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and see your creations on retail shelves across Malaysia and international markets.
If you have a strong foundation in food science, a love for confectionery innovation, and the drive to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!
Tanggung Jawab
- Lead the research, formulation, and development of new confectionery and chocolate products in alignment with market trends and consumer preferences.
- Improve and optimize existing product recipes to enhance quality, reduce costs, and streamline manufacturing processes.
- Conduct lab-scale and pilot-scale trials, executing systematic sensory evaluations, shelf-life testing, and stability analyses.
- Collaborate closely with the Production and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to seamlessly scale up laboratory formulations to commercial production.
- Source, evaluate, and approve raw materials from suppliers, ensuring they meet strict cost, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Ensure all new formulations and processes comply with local and international food regulations, Halal certification, HACCP, and GMP standards.
- Maintain precise documentation of all R&D processes, including recipe formulations, raw material specifications, and regulatory compliance paperwork.
Kualifikasi
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in Research & Development (R&D) or New Product Development (NPD) within the food manufacturing industry.
- Prior experience in chocolate, cocoa, or sweet confectionery manufacturing is highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of food safety management systems, including HACCP, GMP, and Halal certification requirements in Malaysia.
- Excellent sensory evaluation skills with a creative yet analytical approach to product formulation.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple development timelines simultaneously.
- Proactive team player with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.