Product Developer- Cooking Base

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Product Development Manager

The Product Developer will be responsible for co-ordinating all Pilot Plant Product Development activities including line trials & reporting. This role involves innovation, ingredient sourcing, formulation, sensory testing, and ensuring product quality to meet consumer preferences and market trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve formulations for cooking-bases products.
• Identify and apply new ingredients, processing methods, and preservation techniques to enhance product quality, shelf life, and taste.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and reformulate products based on consumer feedback and market insights.
• Conduct lab-scale and pilot plant trials to test formulations and production feasibility.
• Work with quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Evaluate texture, viscosity, flavor stability, and packaging compatibility.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize manufacturing processes and improve efficiency.
• Partner with procurement to source high-quality raw materials and optimize ingredient costs.
• Ensure all products meet food industry regulations, labeling requirements, and safety standards.

Technical & Behavorial Competencies

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Food science and technology or any science based related field.
• At least two (2) years R&D experience with a proven track record of delivery.
• Experience of generating technical documentation and reporting.
• Good formulation knowledge and understanding of chemical interactions.
• Excellent management of laboratory equipment, accessories, and resources.
• Possess excellent technical problem solving and time management skills.
• Should have strong analytical thinking skills.
• Strong team playing and collaboration skills.