Assistant Manager – Research & Development (R&D)
Pearl Confectionary (Pvt.) Ltd.
Site Area, Karachi, Pakistan
Market Competitive Salary
Last date not mentioned
BS/MS in Food Science and Technology
1-2 years of relevant experience
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Key Responsibilitie:
- Lead and support the development of new confectionery products, formulations, and product innovations.
- Conduct product trials, experiments, sensory evaluations, and product improvement activities.
- Improve existing products in terms of quality, taste, texture, shelf life, cost, and production efficiency.
- Develop, review, and maintain product formulations and Bills of Materials (BOMs).Prepare and maintain R&D specifications, formulation sheets, trial reports, product standards, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams for product development and commercialization.
- Evaluate raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, and suitable alternatives for quality and cost optimization.
- Ensure product formulations and R&D activities comply with applicable international food laws, food safety standards, labeling requirements, and regulatory requirements.
- Support scale-up, pilot trials, production trials, and commercialization of successfully developed products.
- Review product specifications and formulations against applicable food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Work with SAP for R&D-related activities, including material master data, BOM creation/maintenance, formulation-related information, and coordination with relevant departments.
- Ensure accuracy and timely updating of BOMs, formulations, specifications, and SAP data.
- Conduct market research and monitor international and local confectionery trends, ingredients, technologies, and product innovations.
- Support cost optimization initiatives through formulation improvement, ingredient alternatives, and process optimization.Maintain proper records of R&D projects, trials, approvals, and product development history.
- Ensure all R&D activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, food safety requirements, quality standards, and regulatory guidelines.
Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a relevant field.
- Relevant experience in Research & Development / Product Development, preferably in the FMCG or Confectionery industry.
- Strong knowledge of food ingredients, confectionery formulations, product trials, sensory evaluation, and product development.
- Good understanding of international food laws, food safety standards, labeling regulations, and regulatory compliance.
- Practical experience in BOM preparation and management.
- Working knowledge of SAP, particularly in areas related to materials, BOMs, formulations, or product development, will be preferred.
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