Role & Responsibilities:

· Strategic Food Product Development: Lead and drive the development of innovative food products (e.g., Ready-to-Eat, Frozen Food, Sauces, and Savory Products) to support business growth, matching consumer trends and marketing strategies.

· Trial & Scale-Up Management: Oversee and approve experimental designs and food trials across all stages—Lab Scale, Pilot Scale, and Commercial Production—ensuring seamless technology transfer to the factory floor without compromising taste and texture.

· Shelf-Life & Food Safety Evaluation: Supervise stability testing, sensory evaluations, and microbiological/chemical analyses to ensure product quality and accurate shelf-life determination.

· Cost & BOM Optimization: Verify and approve the accuracy of Bill of Materials (BOMs) regarding ingredients, yield, and raw material costs to maximize product margins.

· Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all formulations, ingredients, and food additives strictly comply with Thai FDA regulations and international food laws. Overlook documentation for product registration and third-party certifications.

· Supply Chain & OEM Collaboration: Support production sites and external partners (Domestic & International Food OEMs) during capacity expansion, troubleshooting technical issues to maintain product consistency.

· Quality Standards: Implement and uphold stringent quality systems (ISO 22000, GMP, HACCP, BRC, FSSC 22000) within the R&D processes.

· People Leadership: Supervise, coach, and evaluate the food R&D team members. Allocate resources and manage project timelines efficiently to deliver results on time.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Product Development, or other related scientific fields.

· Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry, with at least
3-5 years in a supervisory or management role within a Food R&D function.

· Direct experience in Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, BRC, or FSSC 22000) in food manufacturing is mandatory.

· Strategic Food Product Development: Lead and drive the development of innovative food products (e.g., Ready-to-Eat, Frozen Food, Sauces, and Savory Products) to support business growth, matching consumer trends and marketing strategies.

· Trial & Scale-Up Management: Oversee and approve experimental designs and food trials across all stages—Lab Scale, Pilot Scale, and Commercial Production—ensuring seamless technology transfer to the factory floor without compromising taste and texture.

· Shelf-Life & Food Safety Evaluation: Supervise stability testing, sensory evaluations, and microbiological/chemical analyses to ensure product quality and accurate shelf-life determination.

· Cost & BOM Optimization: Verify and approve the accuracy of Bill of Materials (BOMs) regarding ingredients, yield, and raw material costs to maximize product margins.

· Value Engineering & Cost Reduction: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), to optimize existing product formulations and alternative ingredient sourcing for cost-saving purposes.

· Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all formulations, ingredients, and food additives strictly comply with Thai FDA regulations and international food laws. Oversee documentation for product registration, specifications, and third-party certifications.

· Supply Chain & OEM Collaboration: Support production sites and external partners (Domestic & International Food OEMs) during capacity expansion, troubleshooting technical issues to maintain product consistency.

· Quality & Environmental Standards: Ensure that all products are developed in accordance with food safety and quality management systems (ISO 22000, GMP, HACCP, BRC, FSSC 22000) as well as environmental standards (ISO 14001).

· People Leadership: Supervise, coach, and evaluate the food R&D team members. Allocate resources and manage project timelines efficiently to deliver results on time.

Contact Information :-
K.Jidapha Tel. 08•-•••-•159
Human Capital Business Partner
OISHI Holding Company Limited
14th Floor, The PARQ, 88 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Khlong Toei,
Bangkok 10110, Thailand