Product Development Scientist

Betagro Group (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)

Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

Betagro Public Company Limited is a leading integrated agro-industrial and food company in Thailand. Our business covers the production and sale of animal feed, animal pharmaceuticals and supplements, livestock, swine and poultry products, eggs, related processed food products and pet food, distribution of farm equipment and related research and development. We have a vertically integrated business model that covers many aspects of the value chain for our products, from feed production, growth and sale of broodstock, commercial farming, slaughtering and processing to sales. Our efficient, high-standard production and food processing facilities, research capabilities and internal systems which monitor and control each stage of the food value chain, allow us to effectively control quality and manage costs. In addition, we are committed to producing high quality and safe products and have implemented strict biosecurity and quality control measures, guided by recognized international standards.

About this position

The Product Development Scientist will be the center of food product development within the Betagro Group, responsible for developing prototype products and improving product quality.

Responsibilities

• Be the center of food product development within the Betagro Group and is responsible for developing prototype products and products that need quality improvement.
• Give advice, evaluate, determine and consider the possibility of developing products to be consistent with or applicable to various factories in the Betagro group or select factories for contract production.
• Improve the production process and product development.
• Plan and control operations, provide advice and suggestions for new product development including considering costs according to the specified plan.
• Provide recommendations, evaluate, determine and consider the possibility of developing products to be consistent with or applicable to various factories in the Betagro group or select factories for contract production.
• Coordinate with various factories in the food business line to produce new products and follow up products when new products are produced or found a problem in the current product or when there are changes in the production line to maintain quality standards.
• Manage the development of Key Account Customers in channels such as Traditional Trade, Food Service, Modern Trade by making plans and setting goals together with the sales and marketing department.
• Promote, plan, study and research knowledge from within and outside the country to follow the trends in food production technology as a knowledge base for the team.
• Prepare a budget and supervise and allocate budget expenses for developing new products and improving products.
• Follow technology in the food industry in the areas of production, food chemicals, packaging to be useful in developing new products and improve existing products.
• Plan and organize knowledge sharing to provide knowledge and advice to the team and other related stakeholders.
• Plan to follow up on the market situation and competitors as well as consumer behavior trends to provide a guideline for the product development team to develop quality products and services superior to competitors.
• Promote, plan study and research with internal and external organizations to build on the organization’s existing technology and to find opportunities to innovate and develop new products.

Requirements

• Working experience related to this filed at least 10 years.
• At least bachelor degree of food science and food technology.