R&D Supervisor - Product Development Specialist

R&D SUPERVISOR - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

The R&D Supervisor is responsible for the development of new product. The job covers from product conceptualization, planning, technical evaluation, mass production to product launch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical and literature researches related to product development
• Develop and formulate new products based on pre-determined market and cost.
• Plan for product development activities and schedules to achieve target launch date.
• Work with business team, Marketing, QA and Sales to achieve company revenue goals.
• Provide technical support for customer issues, production issues, new customer qualifications, new application characterizations and component replacement including analyze customer feedback and suggest appropriate product revisions; recommend product enhancements and updates to identify new business opportunities; support marketing in developing sales and market strategies for profitability; assist in new product introduction and release activities; address customer issues and concerns in a timely fashion to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Evaluate alternative and substitute raw and packaging materials and process.
• Establish product parameters and process procedure for new and improved product & process.
• Develop and creates technical specification for new products, materials and process.
• Evaluate product labels and claims based on FDA regulations and Codex Standards
• Conduct Thermal Validation for canned milk products.
• Conduct product sensory evaluation.
• Conduct product shelf-life study.
• Write and submits Technical Reports of product research, study and development.
• Generates ideas for new products and researching feasibility in terms of profitability, resource availability and compliance with regulations.
• Responsible for the confidentiality of product formulation
• Supervise batchers and lab aid activities and schedules.
• Reconciles premix materials physical inventory vs System (SAP).
• Perform other task assigned by immediate superior.
• Perform above duties and accountabilities in accordance to company’s guidelines and policies.

Work Experience:

• With at least 1 year experienced in food industry in the field of Research and Development

• Graduate of B.S Food Technology, Chemistry or any equivalent course

• With background in sensory
• Basic knowledge in shelf-life study
• Basic knowledge in Thermal Process
• Proficient in MS Office Applications
• Systematic and with good attention to details
• Above average analytical and critical thinking
• With good communication skills
• With good leadership skills

Today, our products can be found in all market channels, from the smallest “sari-sari” stores, to the major supermarket chains nationwide.

We operate with the belief that our clients deserve only the best in terms of quality and service.

LTHFoodIndustries Inc. is committed to continuously offer the same, for the growing market demand of top-notch dairy products, while continually investing in thorough research and development to be certain that our products remain competitive and can adapt to the ever-changing needs of today’s modern consumers.