R&D Manager (Meat Product)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Animal Science, or related field.

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in R&D for meat or processed food industry, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role.

• Strong knowledge of meat processing, preservation techniques, and product formulation.

• Familiar with food safety systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP).

• Experience in product development from concept to commercialization.

• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

• Good project management and time management skills.

Job Decription:

• Lead and manage product development activities for meat-based products (fresh, processed, and ready-to-eat).

• Develop innovative products aligned with market trends, customer needs, and company strategy.

• Conduct research on ingredients, formulations, processing methods, and shelf-life improvement.

• Oversee product trials, pilot runs, and commercialization processes to ensure successful product launches.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Procurement).

• Ensure all products comply with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards.

• Perform cost optimization and continuous improvement on existing products.

• Monitor competitor products and industry trends to maintain product competitiveness.

• Manage documentation related to product development (recipes, specifications, SOPs).

• Lead and develop the R&D team, including training and performance management.