r&d supervisor - Product Development specialistLTHFood Industries Inc.

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
Academic Background
Graduate of B.S Food Technology, Chemistry or any equivalent course
Competency Profile
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
 
 
LTHFood Industries Inc. was established in 2003, with the goal of being recognized as one of the leaders in the dairy community, both locally and internationally. Over the years, it has become a reliable supplier of quality products at competitive prices, meeting the needs and requirements of the consumer, retail, industrial and trade sectors. 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.