Position Type: Mid to Senior - Individual Contributor
Work Setup: Full-Time / Hybrid (4 days on-site/week)

Location: Canlubang (Laguna)

Industry: Global Restaurant

Base Salary: PHP 40,000 - 56,000

About the Job:

Join our client team as a Research and Development Officer and be responsible for handling a product platform (flagship, core, outsourced) as aligned with the SBU's business objectives and strategies. The position also supports the improvements in the manufacturing process by coming up with re-engineered products and processes.

Company Profile:

Our client is a global powerhouse, serving up joy and opportunity with over 6,800 stores across 33 countries, offering a dynamic array of brands and a commitment to sustainability that makes our client a top choice for career growth and impact-driven individuals worldwide.

Join our client team and unlock a range of enticing benefits, including:

Competitive Base Salary
Other Promising Benefit

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

College Graduate with a degree on Food technology, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or any related Science Course
At least 3-5 years relevant experience as Research and Development in the baked food manufacturing industry. Experience as R&D for the dairy and/or chocolate industry is also an advantage.

Technical R&D Competencies:

Food Material Properties, Functional Ingredients and Food Additives
Formulation and Process Development
Food Processing Technology / Commercialization
Food Quality and Safety
Methods of Analysis of Food Properties
Preservation and Shelf-Life Principles
Culinary Knowledge (or Baking Science)
Food Standards, Laws and Regulations
Food Engineering, Plant Design and Food Processing Equipment
Food Nutrition Fundamental

Scope & Responsibilities:
Product and Process Development and Improvement

Leads in the development and improvement of product platform assigned. Coordinates with and assists other R&D Specialists to ensure required parameters of assigned product platform and process development and improvement projects, including reformulation and re- engineering are met.
Develops experimental design and detailed action plans and ensuring that these are done in optimal manner to ensure delivery of objectives.
Identifies and raises concerns, issues, and risks and proactively recommends solutions to mitigate these.
Develops and control the documentation of raw materials, finished products and processes including validation of existing ones in all commissaries.
Creates, maintains, and updates the BOM in the SAP System
Manages the development of the following for the assigned product platform: (1) Gold quality standards for the products in the assigned product platform; (2) Specification of packaging materials; and (3) Formulation and process adjustments.

Product Commercialization and Upstream Technology

Monitors and ensures the translation of products developed for commercial production are within parameters and of quality. Conducts transfer and/or duplication of product technology to all manufacturing sites and outsource suppliers, where applicable.
Leads and handles the standardization of formulation and processes of products within the product platform assigned.
Handles and monitors the technical documentation of product formulation and improvements, including monitoring and maintenance of revision history of products assigned.
Drives the validation of data and processes in the continuous review of existing standards of quality and product conformance to set parameters and specifications.
Evaluates and recommends food manufacturing equipment for processing new or re-engineered products. Recommends equipment and process for upgrading and updating product technology.

Others

Submits timely updates on the progress of current and active projects and a summary of the various product development-related activities undertaken.
Serves as subject matter expert and provides technical assistance for Research and Development matters
Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary and required by the immediate superior

About Likha Careers:

Likha is a traditional Tagalog (Filipino) word that means ‘to create’ or creation. At its core, Likha Careers exists to help create a world where people of all walks of life have the opportunity to participate in a positive and rewarding career where happiness, pride, and financial security are achieved. We do this through thoughtful, people-centric career services.

Let’s create your career together!