Research and Development Specialist - Confectionary

Thai Glico Co., Ltd. (Pathum Thani)

Pathumthani, Thailand

Ezaki Glico is a leading food company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. With 25 group companies located in Japan and across 12 global locations, the Glico Group has a total of 5,360 employees all over the world. Glico has dedicated itself to contributing to “Healthier days, Well-being for life”. The Glico Group is dedicated to contributing to physical health, an energetic lifestyle, and positive mental activity by focusing on creatively living up to the Glico Spirit in accordance to the corporate philosophy of “Achieve Innovation, Cheerfulness, and the Thrill of the Positive”.

About this position

Product development Specialist works on developing new products and improving current products to increase the value of products. Promote reduction of raw material costs and propose new and innovative product ideas.

Responsibilities

• Execute product research and development for a product category (e.g. Confectionery (Pocky), Confectionery (Chocolate & Biscuit) or Ice Cream/Health & Wellness) to realize the product development plan of R&D Center ASEAN for increasing/creating the value of products.
• Develop and manage fórmulas for assigned product categories by utilizing and exploring raw materials in compliance with related laws and regulatory requirements including Halal (CICOT and MUI).
• Create prototypes and analyze consumer research results to meet consumer expectations.
• Promote reduction of manufacturing costs by reducing raw material costs, solving production line problems, and improving production conditions.
• Manage fórmula approval and document management such as ingredient lists, nutrition facts, fórmula sheets, manufacturing standards, production process standards, etc.
• Support for product category manufacturing and OEM capabilities, raw materials rationalization and optimization, etc.
• Support for establishing manufacturing/production conditions for new/renewal product implementation. Contribute to stabilizing the production of new and/or improved products in partnership with manufacturing facilities in Thailand, Indonesia, and OEMs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities to improve production efficiency (e.g. loss reduction).

Requirements

• Degree in Food Sciences or equivalent. Master's degree is an added advantage.
• At least 4 years of product development experience in the food industry especially Confectionery, Chocolate & Biscuit.
• Good knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FSSC22000, ISO14001, HALAL, and food regulation in the markets supply by ASEAN.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Analytical and logical thinking, collaborative interactions, and strategic relationships with stakeholders.
• Influencing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels in a highly diverse and multicultural environment.
• Proactive, independent, analytical, and strong collaborations with others.
• Project management skills.
• Capability in MS Office.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.