R&D Manager - Global Food Manufacturing

Samut Prakan Province Permanent THB100,000 - THB120,000 per month (THB1,200,000 - THB1,440,000 per year) View Job Description
The R&D Manager will oversee research and development activities within the Food FMCG industry, ensuring innovative and effective solutions are delivered. Based in Samutprakarn, Thailand. This role focuses on leading teams to develop products that meet both customer and market needs.
  • Join a global food innovator driving impactful customer solutions.
  • Lead innovation projects with strong regional and customer exposure.

About Our Client

A global food product development company specializing in customized ingredient solutions for the food industry. The organization partners closely with food manufacturers to create innovative products, combining technical expertise, culinary creativity, and market-driven innovation.

Job Description

  • Lead new product development projects from concept creation through commercialization.
  • Develop innovative food solutions tailored to customer requirements and market demands.
  • Manage and mentor the R&D team, ensuring high performance and continuous professional development.
  • Provide hands-on technical support in formulation, product optimization, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Culinary teams to identify business opportunities and drive customer engagement.
  • Participate in customer meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations to provide technical expertise.
  • Translate customer briefs into commercially viable and technically feasible product solutions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within product development processes and laboratory operations.
  • Monitor food industry trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities.
  • Ensure all product development activities comply with quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate product trials, validation activities, and scale-up processes with manufacturing teams.
  • Manage project timelines and resources to ensure successful execution and delivery of development projects.
  • Support strategic innovation initiatives that strengthen the company's competitive position in the market.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related field.
  • 10-15 years of experience in food product development within food manufacturing industries. Experience in developing food ingredient will be beneficial.
  • Strong hands-on experience in product formulation and food application development.
  • Demonstrated experience managing and developing R&D teams.
  • Solid understanding of food manufacturing processes, ingredients, and product commercialization.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Culinary teams.
  • Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to translate customer needs into innovative and commercially successful products.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Good understanding of food quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong command of English, both written and spoken.

What's on Offer

  • Join a global food innovator driving impactful customer solutions.
  • Lead innovation projects with strong regional and customer exposure.
Contact
Nantipat Pongsirikun
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7105678
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
Samut Prakan Province
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nantipat Pongsirikun
Consultant phone
+6620125001
Job Reference
JN-092026-7105678

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