Job Responsibilities:Lead the end-to-end product development process from concept to commercialization of food group brandsDefine & execute long term R&D strategy aligned with business goalsIdentify & implement cutting-edge technologies and sustainable innovationsCollaborate with marketing and insights teams to translate trends and consumer feedback for product opportunitiesManage and mentor a cross-functional team of scientists, food technologists, and engineersEnsure compliance with global food safety and regulatory standardsOversee the R&D budgets, resources, and timeliness effectivelyCultivate partnerships with academic institutions, research centers and external vendorsMonitor competitor activities and industry trends to maintain innovation leadership
Qualifications:At least 8 years in R&D leadership roles from the food and beverage industry, with a track record of successful launching of innovative productsExperience in product development, preferably of buns, bakery, blends, sauces, salads, dairy, processed meat, canned goods and beveragePhD or MS in Food Science, Food Technology or related courses, preferably cross-trained in business strategiesWith an active industry network, including universities, suppliers and regulatory bodiesChampions diversity of thought and sustainability initiatives
Duties and Responsibilities:Gathers and analyzes operational and financial performance, such as but not limited to material usages, processing costs, efficienciesMakes recommendations on best processes and controls to be taken which meets client's / customer's demands and operation's performance targets on costs and qualityAnalyzes data and trend to identify opportunities for improvementValidates gathered data by other departments and support groups to obtain a more comprehensive approach in analysisConducts presentations and regular reporting to Excom / Mancom regarding the over-all business performance of the company, (Financials, Project Status, Business Cases, Cost-Benefit Analysis)Collaborates with the Cl Manager in identifying operational/Financial improvement for the Business unit.Facilitates improvement projects, trainings and workshops that strengthens involvement of the members of the organization to drive cultural changeDocuments research, studies, process flows and project plans, which includes but is not limited to minutes of the meetings, project schedules, actual accomplishments, KPIs, TMS
