Responsibilities :

• Lead all ice cream division NPD projects developed at FNUL independently.
• Manage research in compliance with product requirement and food law & regulation.
• To conduct the necessary test to ensure product quality, stability and and shelf life before marketed.
• To conduct production trial run to ensure in production capability and product specification.
• To ensure that BOM for new and existing products in system are correctly.
• To provide technical specification for purchasing raw / packaging material.
• Lead all cost saving, process optimization and new/alternate raw & packaging material projects by working effectively with cross-functional team at FNUL.
• Review technical documents for trial run, Product and process validation.
• Participates effectively in a technical role in cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical expertise to customer and Production / QC / Marketing (internal customer).
• Involve in trouble shooting for R&D related production and quality issues.
• Propose product prototype according to MKT requirement.
• Lead FNUL R&D Team.
• Coaching and developing subordinate capability on the technical skill by using on the job training.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Micro, Bio or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in R&D, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of global food standards and regulations, particularly for ice-cream or frozen foods .
• Proven
• in managing R&D projects from concept to commercialization.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing talent.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to drive innovation and process improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with global teams.
• Passion for ice-cream, with a deep understanding of consumer preferences and market trends.