Research & Development Manager – New Product Development
Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Limited
- Company Industries:Food and Beverage
Job Information
- Post Date:2020-03-26
- Career Level:Senior
- Location:Not Specified
- Yr(s) of Exp:10
- Qualification:Degree
- Salary:Salary negotiable
- Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent
- Job Function:http://www.lkk.com
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Management Support
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Helicopter View for leading and monitoring all new product / process development projects
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As a bridge to communicate different functions both internal and external customers
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Food safety, new product ideation, new raw material sourcing, new product/process development, cost effective and operation capability will be built-in criteria for running all product development
New Production Development
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Assist the Senior R&D manager providing the best support in R&D for new product development ensuring food safety, product quality and regulatory compliance
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Supervise a small team in leading and monitoring all product development projects globally
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Keep abreast of the market trend on new products and ensure products developed are speed to markets
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Lead the team to develop line extension of flavors, new product categories and new processing
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Familiar with different kinds of food processing
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Act as gate keeper for approving new product launch from technical aspect
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Provide monthly KPI review for management on new product development
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Ensure new products are cost effective and competitive to the markets
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Provide technical support to management on all projects
Technical Support
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Provide technical supports on production issues, including processing procedures, preparation of ingredients and packaging processes to ensure the final products are safe and meet the required quality
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Support customer inquiries for providing product related information
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Provide technical support and training to Sales, Purchasing and Production/Manufacturing function
Administrative and Communication
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Review and establish guideline and procedures for new product development to ensure compliance with Headquarter requirement
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Communicate with R&D staffs and various functions to tackle problems, to establish objective and to coordinate new projects
Requirements:
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Degree in food science or related disciplines
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Minimum 10 years of research & development experience in food industry, preferably in food manufacturing company on sauce manufacturing or dressing
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Good management and supervisory skill
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Good knowledge in computer and data processing
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Fluency in Mandarin, English and Cantonese
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Willing to travel frequently
We offer competitive salary package and attractive fringe benefits including life insurance, medical & dental to the right candidates. We also offer free lunch and free shuttle bus service.
Interested parties please submit your application including expected salary and contact information to “HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, 2-4 Dai Fat Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po, NT” .
For more information, please visit our website at www.LKK.com.
All personal data provided by the job applicants will be treated in strictly confidential and will be used exclusively for employment purpose only. You should consider your application as being unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 3 months. Your application will be retained for 12 months and be considered for other appropriate positions within this period.
Company Info
Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee has transcended over three centuries, it has become a globally renowned multinational enterprise. The Group offers over 200 sauces and condiments to more than 100 countries and regions. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China, Lee Kum Kee has production bases in Xinhui and Huangpu, China; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Los Angeles, the United States. To ensure high product quality and safety, Lee Kum Kee applies the stringent quality management philosophy to every detail — from procurement of raw materials, research & development, production, sales & marketing to supply chain management.
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