New product or project development, optimization, validation, and implementation through the bench, pilot, and manufacturing scale.
Existing product improvements, formulary changes or enhancements, and cost. improvement initiatives including complete product evaluations, refinements, and documentation.
Technical assessment of new manufacturing equipment and existing production line and machinery.
Conduct sensory evaluation.
Interact and communicate with international suppliers of raw materials and machinery.
Develop nutritional and labeling declaration.
Collaborate with various departments including sales, marketing commercial, quality assurance, and production.
Conduct research on the food and supplement industry for new trends, new ingredients, and processes for working with challenging ingredients, new regulations, and labeling.
Requirements
At least a Bachelor's degree in Science (Food Science or Engineering fields).
At least 3 years of working experience in food product development.
Experience in confectionery product development is a plus.
Strong working knowledge of ingredient functionality, formulation, nutrition, and food labeling regulations.
Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple projects.