Food Application Specialist - Global Food Manufacturer

Rayong Province Permanent THB80,000 - THB100,000 per month (THB960,000 - THB1,200,000 per year) View Job Description
The Food Application Specialist will play a key role in supporting engineering and manufacturing operations within the business services sector. Based in Rayong, this role focuses on overseeing food development activities and ensuring efficient application of products.
  • Drive innovation through hands-on food application projects.
  • Gain regional exposure across R&D, technical support, and customer solutions.

About Our Client

A global leader in food manufacturer, serving the food processing industry through innovative technologies, advanced materials, and product application expertise. The company supports customers worldwide with high-quality solutions that enhance food production efficiency, product quality, and consumer satisfaction.

Job Description

  • Manage daily pilot plant operations, schedules, and activity planning to ensure smooth execution of projects and trials.
  • Coordinate resources, materials, and equipment required for pilot runs, demonstrations, and technical activities.
  • Execute pilot trials, product evaluations, and process validation activities independently.
  • Ensure the facility consistently meets food safety, hygiene, HALAL, environmental, and workplace safety standards.
  • Monitor plant performance and recommend improvements to increase operational efficiency.
  • Operate, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot pilot plant equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Support installation, qualification, and commissioning of new machinery and technologies.
  • Develop and refine processed meat formulations, applications, and product concepts.
  • Conduct comparative testing of ingredients, casings, and manufacturing processes.
  • Establish and maintain technical procedures, standard recipes, and evaluation methodologies.
  • Document trial outcomes, technical findings, and recommendations in structured reports.
  • Maintain SOPs, development records, databases, and technical documentation.
  • Organize customer visits, workshops, product demonstrations, and technical training sessions.
  • Create showcase products and sample collections for customer engagement activities.
  • Collaborate with commercial, technical service, quality, production, and external partners on project execution.
  • Manage supplier coordination, material sourcing, and inventory planning for pilot plant activities.
  • Assist with CAPEX and OPEX planning, technical evaluations, and procurement initiatives.
  • Identify operational gaps and recommend practical solutions for continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to regional technical development and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
  • At least 2-5 years of experience in R&D, Product Development, Production/Process, or Quality Engineering within food manufacturing industry.
  • Experience in processed meat manufacturing processes such as ham, nugget, sausage will be advantageous.
  • In-depth knowledge of food manufacturing, processing technologies, and product applications.
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to balance technical and operational responsibilities.
  • Experience conducting customer demonstrations, technical presentations, or training programs is preferred.
  • Strong project coordination, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in Thai with good command of English.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a global food manufactuirng company.
  • Drive innovation through hands-on food application projects.
  • Gain regional exposure across R&D, technical support, and customer solutions.
Contact
Nantipat Pongsirikun
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7086984
Phone number
+6620125001

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design, R&D and NPI
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Rayong Province
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nantipat Pongsirikun
Consultant phone
+6620125001
Job Reference
JN-082026-7086984

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